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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

It is so good catching up with you. Yeah, John sends his best as well. I just–I can’t believe that your dad’s turning 90 years– when did that happen? Oh, my gosh. [elevator bell dings] Yeah. Well, you know what? We will catch up soon. OK, stay close. Bye.

Dr. Evans, I am so relieved you’re here.

Oh, Leo.

I know we don’t have an appointment today, but this is an emergency. Some events have conspired that have put my mental health at great risk.

Oh, is it something about Lady Whistleblower?

No, no, my life does not revolve around the malicious machinations of that whistling wench. Although somebody taking my previous job to sabotage my current job is also an emergency.

All right, well, since you have two emergencies, let’s take one at a time. What is the problem with Lady Whistleblower?

No, no, this is not about that. This is about the cutest, funniest, smartest guy I ever blew it with.

[light jazz music] [phone ringing]

Gabi Hernadez’s office. Please hold. [ringing continues] Gabi Hernandez’s office. Would you mind holding, please? Thank you. Gabi Hernandez’s office. Ms. DiMera is not available.

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This is her personal assistant, Javi. As I just said, she’s not available. Where is she? She’s in a meeting. I’m not lying. OK, fine. She’s not in a meeting. She went with her ex-boyfriend to Vancouver to pose as her dead frenemy to find some crazy escaped convict.

Ah!

What is it?

Ugh. Sorry. Just a cockroach.

[dramatic music]

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OK, we’re in business. I found his laptop.

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Damn, it’s password protected.

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I feel like Clyde’s a simple kind of guy.

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Try “Kate.” [keyboard keys clacking]

No.

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“Goldman.” [keyboard keys clacking]

No again.

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“Nancy.” [keyboard keys clacking]

Bingo. We’re in.

Huh.

And it looks like I can access his text messages from here. If we’re lucky, this could be exactly what we’re looking for.

[gasps]

What, did you find another cockroach?

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Not a good idea. You see, any sudden movement might make me flinch, pull the trigger, and spill this little lady’s guts all over the floor.

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Weren’t expecting me back so soon, were you, JJ? Or should I call you Chad? [laughs wheezingly]

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[grunts] Chad, what are you doing?

We need to make this look good. Weston!

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I did what you wanted! I brought you Cat Greene!

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Weston! Stop playing games! I know you’re here!

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Finally.

[grunting]

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Mom?

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What, you mean this is your–

Yeah, this is my mother.

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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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[tense music]

Mom. I–it’s me–it’s me, Cat. You can put the gun down.

[chuckle] You expect me to believe that? Don’t you think I would know my own daughter?

Oh, I– I know I look different. After the car accident, I had to have surgery, plastic surgery. So I look different, but it’s me. I am your daughter, I promise you. Mom.

[chuckles] He told me you would lie to me.

Who told you?

Clyde. He told me you would– you would lie to me to try to trick me.

What, you’re gonna believe Clyde? All he does is lie. Is that who gave you that gun?

Of course.

Well, why? Why would he do that?

Because he wants you both dead.

[gasping]

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I got to admit, I am so humbled to know that Mr. and Mrs. Chad DiMera came all the way to visit little old me. Though I got to be honest, you do look a little different than what I remember.

And you’re even uglier than I remember.

Oh, careful there, sweetheart. You see, I have no problem hurting you.

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Now, you think you’d have learned a lesson after your hubby tried to disobey me. But apparently you’re as insolent as he is.

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Shame on the two of you for trying to pull a fast one.

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I guess I’m just gonna have to teach your new hubby a lesson about what happens when you stick your nose where it does not belong.

That’s fine with me, Clyde. You let Gabi go, and we’ll settle our differences. She has nothing to do with this.

Au contraire. You see, she made the bad choice to accompany you on this little intrusion into my abode. So I’m afraid she’s gonna have to suffer the consequences.

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So I’m not supposed to tell anyone who calls where my boss is or who she’s with, or it’s like, krrk, Off with my head. And I’m new at this job, so– I am not making this up. Ms. DiMera is out right now trying to track down some homicidal hick as we speak. Fine. Don’t believe me. Do you want to leave a message?

[line clicks] Hello? Ugh. Adios to you too.

[light jazz music] Gabriella, I sure hope that your cover story is better than mine, because I don’t know how much more of this I can take. [keyboard keys clacking] [knock at door] [sighs] Now what?

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Hey, you.

Bad time?

No, no. Not at all. Come in.

You told me you were working from home today, so I thought I’d stop by and bring you a skinny mocha.

How did you know that I was dying for one?

It was a guess. And to be honest, the mocha was an excuse. I just wanted to see you.

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Leo, when we talked about Javi, you said you were going to apologize.

I did. I even brought him flowers. And not one of those discount bouquets you get at the supermarket that always smell like onions ’cause they keep them next to the produce aisle. He just slammed the door in my face.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

Thanks, and then I tried to apologize again, and that didn’t work. [sighs] But, Dr. Evans, that’s not what this is about. There is a new wrinkle. And I’m not talking about the frown lines that have started to appear on my forehead even though I diligently moisturize three times a day.

OK, what is the new wrinkle?

Oh, it’s not a what. It’s a who. Do you remember last summer when I tried to hook up with that guy Kerry and I told you there was no spark, I thought there was something wrong with me because Kerry was hot, and you said, oh, maybe it’s ’cause you’re not over Dimitri?

Mm-hmm. So are you saying now there’s a spark with Kerry?

No. And that wouldn’t be a problem. The problem is that Kerry is now sparking with somebody else.

Oh. [gasps] Javi?

Uh-huh, hallelujah. Dr. Evans, this is why they pay you the big bucks. OK, so now that you know what my problem is, I need your help fixing it.

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Dr. Evans, I really need your help. I know it sounds paranoid, but I can’t help but feel like he’s doing this to me on purpose.

[light music]

Kerry or Javi?

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Both. What if the two of them are conspiring to drive me insane? And what do I do about it? I mean, do you know how destabilizing it is to have a former hookup hooking up with another former hookup? And who knows what’s gonna happen? Aside from driving me insane, this could cause a rift in the entire space-time continuum.

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Wait a minute. Wait a minute. This morning, I found a baby cricket in my shower. At least I thought it was a cricket. It could have been a locust. This could be a plague on all of our houses.

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It might start raining frogs at any moment. No. No, no, no. I will not accept that. I will not live in a world where Javi is sparking with Kerry.

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– I don’t want to keep you from your work. [phone ringing] I just wanted to tell you that I had fun on our date last night. And I’m hoping maybe we could do it again. [ringing continues]

[sighs]

Don’t you need to get that?

Screw it. Let’s do it again right now. I mean…go on another date.

Great. [both chuckle]

Can I take you to lunch?

How about I take you?

[dramatic music]

Kristen, hey. I wanted to talk to you about the plans for this weekend. I was hoping to pick Rachel up on Friday.

[holiday music] Hold on. What do you mean you already have plans? Wait, we scheduled this a while ago. You– I know that I missed her recital. I didn’t have a choice. I had to work at Basic Black. I think I– Kris–Kristen, I know that that’s not your fault, OK? But you know I haven’t seen Rachel in weeks. I have tickets to “The Nutcracker,” and it’s at the Salem Opera House, and– I’m sorry?

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What do you mean you already took her? You knew that I wanted to take her. We talked about this. Kristen–Kristen! Hello, I was out of town. Yeah, you knew this, OK? But I was gonna be back in time to take her on the weekend. There’s always next year? There’s al– There’s always– Wow.

Brady.

Mm.

Hey.

[sighs]

Something wrong?

[sighs] I was supposed to take Rachel to “The Nutcracker” this weekend and Kristen already took her.

Oh, no.

Yeah, I– [chuckles] I told her that I was gonna take her. And she said she had to take her because I wasn’t gonna be there that weekend. She’s just– she’s just screwing with me.

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Actually, I think that this might all be my fault.

[tense music]

Ms. Greene, she’s you telling the truth. This is your daughter.

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Mom… you have to forget about what I used to look like and just– just listen to my voice, OK? We thought that you had died in that accident. When we found out that you didn’t, we were worried that Clyde had killed you.

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Mark and Felicity and Aaron, we’ve all missed you so much. And we were so, so worried. But…here you are. You’re alive. And now we can all be a family again. I can bring you back to them, and we can all be a family again.

No. No, I–I have to do this.

No, no, no. You don’t.

Why? Why?

‘Cause–’cause Clyde told me to, and I– I have to do everything that he says.

What? No.

You’re not gonna get away with this, Clyde.

Get away with what, exactly? I come home, find two suspicious characters ransacking my apartment. They attack me. What choice do I have but to stand my ground? I mean, that’s the story the police are gonna hear when they show up. And, you know, the two of you will be dead, so they’ll just have to take my word for it.

And what are you gonna tell them about your escape from prison?

Oh, I don’t think I’ll bring that up.

No, I’m guessing you won’t have to, ’cause as soon as they recognize you from your mugshot, they’ll ship you right back to Statesville.

[scoffs] You got a lot of faith in the boys in blue, don’t you? Course, up here in the Great White North, I guess the Dudley Do-Rights all wear red, don’t they?

[chuckles] No, it’s impressive that you’re still able to make wisecracks, even knowing this isn’t gonna end well for you, that you’re screwed. So why don’t you save us all the time and the trouble and just tell us what you did with my sister’s body?

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I don’t get it. How could Kristen taking Rachel to “The Nutcracker” be your fault?

Well, after she saw you and I together the other day at the pub, well, she and I got into it. And she accused me of going after you, of being a homewrecker. And she told me it was only a matter of time before the two of you got back together again.

Delusional.

Yeah, right. And I lost it. And I told her not to get her hopes up.

I would have told her the exact same thing.

Yeah, well–yeah. But then I told her that you told me that you said you made no promises to her.

[chuckles]

Yeah, I know. I–it should not have been me who was sharing that. And I am sorry. So I opened my big mouth. Now she’s taking it out on you.

[holiday music]

Actually, I know all of this.

Hmm?

When Kristen saw you, she contacted me right away and said she needed to meet with me. And she proceeded to give me holy hell about telling you how I felt about her.

Oh, I am so sorry I betrayed your confidence, Brady. Oh, I’m so sorry.

No, you didn’t.

Yeah, well–

What, were you sworn to secrecy? No, no.

No, but–

No. Ava, anyway, I told her that I want our relationship to be strictly about co-parenting Rachel, period.

Oh. Oh, I bet she took that well, huh?

She did not. [chuckles]

Hmm.

As a matter of fact, I think the reason she thinks I’m pushing her away is because of you.

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She accused me of being interested in you.

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So now that we are on our second date, there are some hard questions that need answered.

Such as?

Britney or Christina?

Please, is that really a choice? both: Christina. [both chuckle]

OK, my turn.

Go for it.

Stevie or Cher?

Is that a trick question?

You’re right. It’s a thousand times– both: Cher. [both chuckle]

Hey, Rafe, it’s Leo. I was just checking in to see if you’ve had any luck tracking down that phony Lady Whistle…

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Blower.

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I would think twice about making any demands, JJ, as long as I got a pistol in her side.

[tense music]

That gun in my side is the only reason you’re talking tough. In a fair fight, I’d put you down like the rabid dog you are.

Well, you’d think you’d know by now, Gabriella, life is not fair.

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You really love threatening women, don’t you?

I just go with what works. You see, as long as JJ here wants to play the hero and spring into action, me holding this pistol in your side just renders him helpless as a kitten. Face it, JJ, I’m holding the cards here.

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Well, then, I guess… I’m calling your bluff.

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– What do you mean? What do you mean you have to do everything that Clyde tells you to do?

Did he threaten you?

[scoffs] Why would he do that? He’s–he’s my friend.

What? Your friend? No, no, no, no, no, no. Clyde–Mom, Clyde has been the one who was threatening to kill you. What are you talking about?

She doesn’t know what she’s saying.

What?

She’s brainwashed.

No, Clyde only told me the truth. He said you’re both bad people and you– and you want to hurt me.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Mom, I–I’m your daughter. I would never, ever hurt you. OK? I love you. Mom, I would–

No! I–I have to do this.

Cat.

[yelps] [gunshot] No!

[tense music]

I wouldn’t get too cocky with that gun, JJ.

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You wouldn’t want to put your ex in a coma, would you? Like you did that poor Theo Carver.

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I’m not playing around, JJ. You shoot me, my reflexes pull this trigger. Now, you kick that gun over here, or Gabi gets a bullet.

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[breathing shakily]

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That’s a good boy.

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Now… what am I gonna do with the two of you?

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Wow. Huh. My God. My own mom tried to kill me. If you didn’t tackle her when you did, I– my mom tried to shoot me. [phone beeps] What? What is it?

It’s JJ. He just sent an SOS. We need to go to Clyde’s apartment–now.

I–I can’t leave my mother here. I– [sighs] I mean–

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Don’t let her out of your sight.

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Ah, so Kristen accused you of being interested in me, huh? [chuckles]

Mm-hmm. Not really surprised by that, are you?

Mm, I mean, not really. I did tell you just now that after she found us together, she and I got into it. She thinks that I am moving in on her territory. You know, kept going on and on about how I like to… take other people’s men.

[holiday music]

I’m sorry about that.

[laughing] What are you sorry about? I mean, look, she’s not totally wrong. It’s happened. But anyway, you cannot control her delusions.

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That’s a strong point. True.

Mm-hmm, it is. And, you know, if she’s paranoid enough to think that I made a play for you, it makes sense that she would think it worked. Right?

Right.

I mean, even if it’s ultimately unlikely.

Right.

[chuckles] Ridiculous, right?

Yeah, that’s crazy. That’s–

Yeah.

Is it, though? Is it–I mean, is it ridiculous and unlikely that two single people who get along really well–

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Is it that far-fetched that there would be nothing going on between them?

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[chuckles] – Rafe, I’m gonna have to call you back.

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Hello. [chuckles] What do we have here?

Hey, Leo.

So I’m guessing your date went well last night, since it seems to have carried over into the morning and now the afternoon.

Actually, not that it’s any of your business, Leo, but Kerry and I did not go home together last night.

Aw. So there was no real attraction between you two?

Oh, there was. A whole lot of attraction. I just didn’t want to make the same mistake I made with you, so… we’ve decided to take it slow. Just for now, anyway.

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[dramatic music]

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Mom.

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Everything is gonna be OK, I promise. I promise, we’re gonna figure out whatever it is that Clyde did to you, and we’re gonna find a way to undo it.

[scoffs] You can make all the promises you want. I don’t believe a word coming out of your lying mouth.

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Mom, listen to me, OK? I am your daughter, I swear. I swear, I–

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You know what? When I was little, you used to call me Kitty Cat. Remember? You used to call me Kitty Cat. And every day before school, you would wake me up, singing… * Meow, meow, Kitty Cat * * Time to wake up * And then you bought me this stuffed cat that had a little spot on the paw. And it was because I– see, I have this– this freckle right here that you called a beauty mark. You said–you said that only the specialist kinds of little kitty cats had marks like these because– because I was your– [sighs] I was your special kitty cat, Mom. [sobs] It’s really me. It’s really me.

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Cat?

[crying]

Is it really you?

Mm-hmm. Yeah, yeah.

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[chuckles]

Oh. Oh, Cat. I’m so, so sorry.

[gentle music] I can’t believe I was gonna hurt you.

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It’s OK. It’s OK. None of that matters. None of that matters anymore because I have you back. That’s all that matters. That’s all I care about.

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Please… untie me so I can– I can hug my baby girl.

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[crying]

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[holiday music]

So you’re saying that… Kristen’s crazy delusions about you and me are not that crazy after all.

Oh, no, no, no. They’re crazy.

Oh. [chuckles]

I mean, nutty.

OK.

I mean, come on, there’s obviously nothing– there’s nothing going on here.

Nope. Nope.

Right? No, it’s just that you make it sound like as if you could never be attracted to me and I could never be attracted to you and crazier than that is, we’d be attracted to each other.

No.

That’s what it sounds like.

No, I didn’t mean that.

Oh, OK.

That’s not what I meant, OK?

Then what’d you mean, then?

Look, I meant that– mm, OK.

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All right, I’m–I’m not saying it’s–it’s–it’s totally out of the question that at some point, you and I may move beyond a friendship.

Ooh.

But look, I mean, it’s just–it’s absolutely nuts that Kristen has any reason to be jealous now, right? I mean, since you and I, we– we’ve barely hung out, and we’ve had just a few brief conversations. And honestly, they’ve mostly been about your son and my employee Sophia, right?

True.

So, yeah, I– it’s not like we’ve ever focused on, you know, getting to know each other.

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Right?

Right. But maybe it’s time we did… focus on that.

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So is there anything else inquiring minds need to know?

No. Look, I’m just being friendly, OK?

No, you’re not being friendly, Leo. You’re being nosy, which is part of your job, right, since you write a gossip column? Oh, no, wait. I’m Lady Whistleblower now, right? You’ve moved on to writing novelas.

Right. I have. Which means anything you tell me goes no further than the Brady Pub. Although I will undoubtedly tell my shrink, who is helping me to recover from… ruining a really good thing. In fact, it was her who urged me to apologize for being an idiot. And I had to tell her that said apology fell on deaf ears, which made her feel terrible, like she had failed me.

Wait, why would I care that your shrink feels terrible?

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Well, you wouldn’t… [scoffs] Obviously. I was just pointing out that that poor woman, whose ego is now bruised for having made things worse for me, would likely benefit from knowing that– that maybe you aren’t so angry with me anymore and that maybe you’ve realized that I have a good heart…

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And that– that I am way more fun than this guy.

[scoffs] I beg your pardon?

OK, look, I’m sorry. I don’t know that for a fact. You seem like a nice enough guy, reasonably intelligent. I just don’t really get a fun vibe from you.

OK, enough. You don’t get to insult Kerry.

What, it’s not–it’s just an observation, that’s all. Some people just aren’t fun or funny. That doesn’t mean Kerry doesn’t have plenty of other wonderful attributes. Like, I would bet you are…

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Good at math? Maybe he has wonderful handwriting. Not that anybody writes by hand anymore. It is a dying art.

OK, you know, Leo, one thing I do pride myself on is having excellent taste.

Ah, there you go.

And you’re the new head writer of “Body & Soul,” aren’t you?

You watch it?

I grew up on it. Used to be a great show.

[chuckles] Used to be?

Yeah, before you ran it into the ground.

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[gentle music]

It’s tangled. There we go. OK.

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Oh, my sweet girl.

[chuckles]

Oh! I love you so much.

Oh, I love you too, Mom.

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Thank you. Thank you for rescuing me.

[tense music]

Wait a sec. Wait. What are you doing? Stop. What are you doing? What are you doing?

I’m sorry, sweetheart.

What are you doing?

I can’t let that son of a bitch get away with this.

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Mom? Mom! No, no, no, no, no. Mom. Mom!

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You know, I’ve done enough business to know when supply exceeds what the situation demands. Like now, for instance. I got myself two hostages when all I really need is one. So I guess that makes you expendable.

What, are you just gonna shoot him? [breathing shakily]

Oh, I could shoot you instead.

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Huh, I didn’t think so. It does seem a bit cruel to old Jack and Jennifer, though. I mean, after all, I did take the life of their daughter, Abigail. And now to do the same to their son?

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But, you know, them’s the breaks.

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[gasps]

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So what you saying, Brady?

What am I saying? I’m saying I got two tickets to the hottest show in town, right? “The Nutcracker.”

[laughs]

Now, it’s a great show. It is festive, fun, and traditional. And my daughter obviously has seen it. So I would love if you would go with me. I’ll even splurge for dinner.

Oh.

All right, and I’m not talking about the Bistro, OK?

Oh. Oh.

And I’ll give you one even better.

What’s that?

We don’t even have to talk about my son or Sophia at all.

All right.

Now, listen, if you’re scared…

Oh.

Of incurring the wrath of Kristen DiMera, then you– you don’t have to go.

OK. There’s something you need to know about me. I don’t scare easily.

So what are you saying?

I’m saying it’s a date.

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[chuckles]

FYI, the network is very happy with “Body & Soul’s” writing, and our numbers are excellent.

Well, as if that’s gonna last. I mean, really, who needs to waste time watching when they can just get the 4 from the new and improved Lady W?

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For your information, viewers will soon only be able to get said 4 by tuning in because I’ve hired a private detective to stop the story leaks.

Great. Good luck to you, Leo. Bye. Adios.

Yeah, adios to you too also. Vaya con Dios.

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So…

Mm.

Taylor or Beyoncé? both: Gaga.

[chuckles]

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[tense music]

[groans]

Wakey, wakey, Clyde.

Chad? [groans]

I bet you’re surprised to see me. Thought I was dead, didn’t you? Sent Cat’s mother to kill me. Whom you obviously brainwashed.

Well… never hurts to have a spare assassin, you know. [grunts] Besides, she was already a hostage. I figure I might as well make use of her.

No, it was a smart plan. Too bad it failed. You see, Cat’s with Catharina right now at the Pink Kitten, keeping an eye on her. She’s gonna make sure she doesn’t hurt anyone.

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[line ringing]

Come on, Chad, pick up the phone. [sighs]

[line clicks] [scoffs]

[line beeps] Voicemail, damn. [breathing shakily] Chad, it’s Cat. My mother is on the way to Clyde’s apartment. She has the gun.

Yeah, seems like that spare assassin plan didn’t work out too well, did it?

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That little game you played with my life, with Cat’s life, that’s over now, Clyde.

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Why don’t you just tell me what you did with Abby’s body?

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Yeah, I–

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I suppose that’s the least I could do for you, seeing how you’ve won this round.

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I’ll tell you the truth about Abigail. But you ain’t gonna like it.

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I’m listening.

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Yeah? Well, Abigail is– [gunshot]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

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[suspenseful music]

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– This is my grandmother’s necklace. My mother gave it to her as a birthday gift.

I have never seen her wear them.

[laughs] Oh, no. She thought it was too regal for Salem.

That sounds like Gram.

I always wondered what happened to it.

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Hey, Doug. What you doing?

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Ah, seeing all these ornaments always seems like the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. But this year, all I can think about is Julie having to go through Christmas without Doug.

Yeah, the annual hanging of the Horton ornaments will definitely be bittersweet this year.

Well, Julie’s gonna need her family and friends around her now more than ever.

Yeah.

She’s not the only one.

Ah.

Hey.

How about a hug for your sister-in-law?

Yeah.

Oh, man.

Baby.

Hi. Oh.

You were up late last night.

Yeah, I just had some long talks with Hope.

A lot to catch up on, I’m sure.

Yeah. I mean, I couldn’t sleep anyway because I cannot stop thinking about JJ and Chad going up against Clyde Weston on their own.

Look, they’re both smart, capable young men. And JJ has training from the police.

Jack, I know all of this. I do. I just want to hear from them.

And we will. We will. Look, it’s still early in Vancouver.

[holiday music]

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What’s going on?

I’m–I’m–I’m sorry. I didn’t–I didn’t mean to wake you, but you– you kind of had me trapped.

Oh, my God. I’m so embarrassed.

No, it’s OK. You were always a cuddler.

[chuckles]

Guess some things never change.

[soft music]

[clears throat]

[inhales sharply, grunts] Mm. No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

No, no, no, no!

Cat, Cat, Cat, wake up. Wake up.

[panting] Chad.

Hey.

Oh, God.

You were having a nightmare.

I don’t know. Oh, my God. It was so real. It was so real. Oh, my God. It was Clyde. He–he went through with his threat. He killed my mother. [panting]

It’s just–just a nightmare.

No, no.

Just a dream.

What if it wasn’t, Chad? What if it wasn’t? What if–what if she’s really dead? What if–what if the dream was real and everything that I’ve done, everything that I– everything that I did to get my mom back, everything that I did to you, what if it was all for nothing? I can’t. I can’t. [sobbing] I’m sorry.

Come here.

[sobbing]

[dramatic music]

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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[panting] I’m–I’m sorry. I’m sorry to fall apart like that.

[clears throat]

My God.

It’s fine.

[dramatic music] You’re worried about your mom.

Yeah.

Losing your mom would be a nightmare whether you’re asleep or awake.

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Yeah, except she’s not here to make it all better, right? [sighs] Whenever I used to get like that when I was little, she would always come put me back to sleep. There was, like, six months where I had constant nightmares. I was at a sleepover and saw “Scream” when I was way too young. Got in trouble for that, but the nightmares were the real punishments. [sighs, chuckles] She would come in and hold me and sing to me and– till I– till I was OK again, so…

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I just–I lost her once before– I thought I lost her, and I just–I can’t– [sighs] I just can’t go through that again.

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Yeah, I know what that’s like.

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[clears throat]

Chad, I’m really sorry.

We’ll just stay focused on what we got to do here. That’s bring–bring Clyde to justice.

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Yeah, and–and get Abigail’s remains.

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He said that he was gonna reach out with instructions this morning?

Yeah. [clears throat] And I’m sure JJ will reach out to us as soon as he does.

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[sighs]

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I guess I should say thanks for keeping me warm.

That was not my intent.

Oh, something else? It’s OK. You can admit you miss me.

Ah! You’re exactly the same, you brat.

Oh, you’re one to talk.

Let’s nip this in the bud. The only reason that I was cuddled up to you was because I was dreaming about–

Oh, not Stefan. Yuck.

Don’t. I loved him, JJ.

I don’t know why. The guy was an ass. He took advantage of my sister, and he treated you like dirt. You’re lucky to be rid of him.

Hmm. Not feeling so lucky. Signed the divorce papers and skipped town without even saying goodbye. That’s how much I meant to him.

Proving my point that he is an ass.

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Look, I’m sorry. I get it.

[sighs]

[sighs] You loved him. So for–for what it’s worth, I’m– I’m sorry things ended the way they did.

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Thanks.

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[sighs]

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We should get dressed. Big day ahead of us.

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Oh, no, you’re right. I know JJ and Chad are strong, and they are so capable. It–it’s just, I–

It’s hard not to worry. I know.

Yeah. This family has suffered so many losses the last few years, and I would like to think that I’m strong and–and– and that I’m resilient. But, Jack, I’m telling you, if anything happens to JJ–

No, no, no. JJ’s gonna be fine. You remember, he needs to do this for his sister.

[holiday music] Chad needs to do this for his wife.

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And you and I, we need to believe that they will succeed in their mission for our daughter, for Abigail. Mm.

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Hope, we are so sorry about your dad. Really, we all loved him so much.

I know. Thank you.

So how you doing? How you holding up?

[holiday music]

[sighs] You know, it’s Julie I worry about. I mean, even though I know she’s surrounded by people she loves, I–I worry. [alarm beeping]

Oh, sorry. I set an alarm. I’m due to meet up with Jack. I could put it off.

No, no, no. Steve, I understand. I know what’s going on.

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How long are you in town?

Actually, I’m–I’m flying back in a little while. I need to get back to Bo. You should go. It’s important.

All right. All right. But listen, please know I’m always thinking about you and Bo, always.

I know.

We heard that he squeezed your hand the other day.

But it was a false alarm?

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It was. It was.

Just waiting for a sign, anything positive, we know how hard that is.

You know what? Bo is gonna wake up. I know it. Everyone in this room knows it. So keep the faith, OK?

Always.

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I love you.

I love you too, Stevie.

OK. I’ll see you at home.

All right, babe.

Bye.

Bye.

See you, bud.

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Julie must be so grateful to have you here.

I feel badly, I have to leave so fast.

No one faults you for that, Julie included.

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I’m grateful she has so many people supporting her. Oh, wait– supporting, people. Have either one of you met my father’s long-lost grandson?

[dramatic music]

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Oh, hey, Julie. Just looking at all the family photos, still putting the names with faces.

Ah, well, when you draw a blank, you check with me. [laughs]

I appreciate that.

Yeah, most of those people are– are my relatives. Your grandfather didn’t have a lot of blood relatives, just your father and Hope, of course.

And her kids are Ciara and Shawn-Douglas. Did I get it right?

You got it perfect. [both laugh] Yeah, this is Shawn-Douglas. He’s been going through a hard time right now, but he’ll come through it.

And he was a cop?

Oh, he was a wonderful police officer, just like his mother. Yup, bad guys always knew they were up against it when those two were on the case. [laughs]

I’ll bet.

I’m so sorry you didn’t have a chance to, well, bond, get to know Hope’s kids. Ciara is really something too. You know, she was the only one in the family that was able to open this time capsule.

Oh, yes. Yeah, you mentioned it yesterday.

I–I–I found where Jennifer had put it away for safekeeping. And I really want to show you all the wonderful things inside. And I’m kind of eager to look at them all too. I know there’s a gorgeous necklace in here that belonged to my grandmother.

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Oh, that’s strange. It isn’t here.

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I knew Doug had a son out there, but I haven’t heard anything about the guy for, I mean, years.

God, I can’t imagine how it is for Julie. I mean, here she is, mourning her husband, and then this grandson of his shows up in Salem that she never knew, bearing his name.

But inviting this guy to move in who she doesn’t really know, who she just met?

Yeah.

You don’t think that’s a good idea?

No. No, I do not think it’s a good idea at all. I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be the cynic here, but I don’t completely trust this so-called Doug Williams.

So-called? Hope, do you think this guy is not who he says he is?

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

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I don’t understand this. There was a beautiful diamond necklace in here. It belonged to my grandmother, but– but it’s gone.

Hey, you two.

Jennifer, what happened to our grandmother’s necklace? I–I want to show it to Doug, but it–it’s not in here.

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Julie, I–I am so sorry. I–I thought that we would have this all figured out before you found out.

Found out what, darling?

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I don’t–I don’t know how to say this, but we think that the necklace was stolen.

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Stolen?

Yeah.

When?

We think it happened right after we left for the funeral.

Then you knew about it and didn’t tell me?

You were dealing with so much, and we just didn’t want to upset you.

Did you call the police?

No, no, we haven’t called the police yet, Julie.

Why ever not?

Because we think it was stolen by someone close to us.

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Thanks for meeting me, Jack.

No problem. No problem at all.

[holiday music]

So any word from JJ?

No, I mean, not since last night when I called him and we talked about what happened to Doug.

Hmm.

Look, I–I told Jennifer that JJ’s gonna be fine, but I’m worried about JJ and Chad. I mean, they’re–they’re going into this whole Clyde situation totally blind.

Maybe not totally.

What do you mean?

I called in some favors last night with the ISA after you told me about this little field trip to Vancouver. With a general locale, it’s easier to narrow down the search for Weston.

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What do you know?

Well, I’m still waiting to hear, but they’re on it. [phone chimes] Oh, that might be them now.

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When do you think we’ll hear from Clyde?

Soon, I hope.

Do you think there’s a problem? Is he onto us? JJ, look.

[dramatic music]

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It’s addressed to Chad.

It has to be from Clyde.

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Damn it.

What? Tell me.

“Bring Cat Greene to the back room “of the Pink Kitten Club, 0:00 a.m. sharp.”

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Cat, what’s taking so long?

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[scoffs] I was getting dressed. What is your problem?

I told you, I don’t want you out of my sight for that long.

OK, it’s not like I’m gonna jump out the bathroom window to escape. I have to stick with you if I have any hope of finding my mother, OK? Just chill. I’m not the enemy anymore.

Chill? No, listen, I can’t afford to mess this up.

I know that. And I’m not just in this for personal reasons, contrary to popular belief. I want to help you find Abigail’s remains.

Yeah, so you said.

I mean it.

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I hate what I did. I hate that I put you through hell after all you’ve already been through, after you lost your wife in that horrible way. So I–I really, genuinely want to do anything that I can to help lessen the pain that you feel now because– I don’t even know why I’m still saying all this. I–never mind.

Say what? Say it.

I–because I still care about you, Chad.

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You sure have a strange way of showing someone you care about them. I mean, all you’ve ever done is lie to me. That’s–that’s kind of the opposite of what you do when you care about someone, yeah?

I know. I know. I know that it must have felt that way. But I– it’s not like I was lying. I–I wasn’t trying to make a profit or something like that. I ju–I was trying to save my mother, Chad.

Stop! Nothing–nothing you can say is gonna justify what you did. What you did was cruel. So if you’re expecting forgiveness–

You know I’m not. You know I’m not expecting that. I’m not expecting anything from you. I don’t expect you to return my feelings. But yes, I–I–I don’t just care about you. I have feelings for you, which I really wish I didn’t. I really wish I didn’t because of the way you’re staring at me right now. I must be a glutton for punishment, even telling you this. I get it; you’re gonna hate me forever, right? I get that. But quite frankly, like, I don’t know… [knock at door] What I’m supposed to– [sighs]

[dramatic music]

Who is it?

It’s us, Gabi and JJ.

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Clyde’s made contact.

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Jennifer, please, tell me who you think stole the necklace.

We really think that it was your brother, Steven.

My brother? No. Why do you accuse him? What proof do you have?

Julie, I mean, he does have a–a history with this sort of thing.

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History is not proof. He’s changed. I–I know he wanted to change. He told me all about it. He– listen, he went to India, to an ashram in India, and–and he met this man, this yogi. I–I can’t remember his name. But anyway, he had– he had an epiphany.

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Well, you may not believe it, but I believe it. I’ve been to India. I know how that place can–can change a person and– besides, my brother has a good heart. I–I don’t see how you can point the finger at him just because of his history.

Julie, it is not just that. He had the opportunity.

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Do you remember when we were leaving for the funeral?

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Steven? Steven?

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Where is he?

Julie, what happened?

Ah.

Everyone’s waiting in their cars.

Sorry. Steven forgot his phone. He came back to get it.

Oh.

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Of course I remember what happened before we went to the memorial. That does not mean that he stole the necklace.

Well, who else could it have been?

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I think you’re right to be cautious about this young man. I mean, look what happened with the imposter with Abigail.

Yeah, exactly. I told Jennifer about my suspicions. She said she’d keep an eye on the situation.

We will too.

Thank you. I appreciate it. But you know what? At the very least, I am going to verify Doug’s story before I go. His father, Charles, is obviously my best bet.

Do you know how to reach him?

I don’t, unfortunately. My father agreed to keep his distance a long time ago so Robert Leclair could raise Charles as his own. But… I do know someone who should be able to get me the information I need.

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What’s the Pink Kitten Club?

I looked it up. It’s a–it’s a strip club.

Mm.

Oh, classy. Sounds like a place Clyde would hang out.

It’s closed during the day, so it’ll be deserted.

Which is exactly how he would want it if he was setting up a trap.

But isn’t that why JJ and I are here, to act as decoys?

Yeah, that was before we had a bead on what Clyde’s plans were. Now that we do–

Yeah, it was– it was one thing when we thought we’d have Clyde on our turf. Chad could see him coming a mile away from here.

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Yeah, now that we lost our advantage, what’s to stop Clyde from shooting both of you on the spot?

Yeah, Chad’s right. I think we’re gonna have to go ourselves.

I could be your backup.

Make that we.

Gabi.

No debate.

No, no, no, Clyde–Clyde will have eyes on the place. He’ll see you coming.

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OK, that– look, that just means that we got to find some way to turn the tables on him. And he wants to see you at 0:00, so clock’s ticking. [phone ringing]

It’s Steve. Maybe he can help us figure something out.

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Steve, hey. We could really use your help.

I know. Jack and Jennifer told me where you are and what you’re doing. So I did some digging. I have some useful intel for you.

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So you’re saying ISA helped you get a line on where Clyde’s been hiding?

Yeah, that’s right. So I have an address for an apartment on the outskirts of the city. I’ll text it to you.

Great. Thank you. That’ll give us an edge. We’ll check it out right away.

You are gonna call in for backup with the local authorities first, right?

Look, 0:00’s coming up fast. We don’t really have time to coordinate with local PD.

Chad, I really wish you’d told me about this as soon as Weston called you.

I’m sorry. He told me not to tell anyone.

You told JJ and Gabi.

I told them out of necessity. Look, we’re really grateful for the assist.

OK. Well, you can thank me by not getting yourselves killed.

[dramatic music]

Thank you, Harris. I really appreciate the help. OK, talk soon.

[holiday music]

I didn’t know you were still in touch.

Yeah, he keeps me up-to-date on the search for Megan.

Any news on that front?

No, nothing, unfortunately. But now that he’s working for both the Navy SEALs and the ISA, I’m confident he’ll be able to get me Charles’ contact information pretty… [phone beeps] Quickly. Speaking of, there it is. All right, well, wish me luck.

[dramatic music]

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Hi. Is this Charles Leclair?

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Hello, this is Hope Brady, Doug Williams’ daughter. Yes, it is… very nice to finally speak. That’s very kind. Thank you for saying that.

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Well, I’m actually calling about your son.

Jennifer, I think you’re jumping to conclusions. I don’t see how anybody who knows us could have done this to us. No, darling, it had to be a stranger. Somebody must have broken into the house right after we left for the memorial.

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Well, he’s not upstairs.

Well, he wasn’t in the study either. [phone beeps]

Oh.

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Oh, it’s Steven.

OK.

Yeah, he found the phone, and he’ll meet us at St. Luke’s.

Great, you’ll ride with us instead, OK?

OK.

We need to go.

Yeah.

OK. Come on.

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Julie, we wondered if it could have been a random stranger. But then why would they just take the necklace? Nothing else was missing. And if it was a random stranger, how would they even know there was a necklace in here to steal?

I have no idea. But my heart tells me my brother did not do it.

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Cat and I will go to the club. We’ll try to stall Clyde for as long as we can. Meanwhile, you two go to the apartment, see if you can find locations for Abigail’s body and Cat’s mother.

I don’t like the idea of you going to the club without backup. Maybe we should call local PD after all.

What? No, no, no, we cannot do that. If Clyde gets a hint that the cops are involved, he could kill my mother.

Look, so how are you going to escape what’s sure to be a dangerous situation?

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What if we get what we need from his place and then call the cops? We’ll make sure that your mother’s safe first.

Thank you, Gabi.

So you’re on her side?

Hating Clyde has a way of bringing people together.

But does she hate him? How do we know she’s still not working with him?

For the last time, I’m not working with the guy. I want him in chains as much as you all do.

Look, JJ, I got the same reservations you do.

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Look, we have no choice but to trust her right now. If we want this plan to succeed, then we need to stop debating and we need to start moving.

Just one question. What–what if Gabi and–and JJ come up empty?

We’ll text you. And look, if you–if you don’t want us to call the cops–

You can’t, please. Not until my mother is safe.

I’m sorry, but that’s Chad’s call.

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That’s how we’ll play it.

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OK. So just so we’re clear, you two are gonna have to get the hell out of there all on your own.

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That’s a powerful accusation floating around this room, Jennifer. And my brother isn’t here to defend himself.

Ciara and Lucas did confront Steven about stealing Gram’s necklace.

[dramatic music]

Well, Steven didn’t tell me about that.

Well, I mean, he denied it, obviously.

Look, I–I–I know this isn’t my place, but didn’t you say that your brother left town in a hurry and that his preferred way of going in and out of the house was through a window?

Yes. [phone beeps]

Excuse me. I’m sorry.

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Jack needs me to meet him in the square. I hate to leave you in– in the middle of this, but–

Well, we’ll talk about it later.

Yes, and–and–and we’ll– we’ll figure out the answer soon. We will. I love you.

Take care, Jennifer. I wish I knew how to help.

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Are you OK?

No. [crying] No. Definitely not.

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It meant so much to me that my brother came to the memorial service. I hadn’t seen him in so long, and he– he was a lifeline. He was a blessing, you–you understand? He was a blessing for me. And–and then… to hear him accused by his own family of being a thief–

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It can’t be.

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It would break my heart.

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Julie, I think there’s something that you should know.

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Thank you. Yes, sure, definitely. Someday we’ll meet in person. Thank you. Goodbye.

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So what did he say?

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My half brother Charles just confirmed that he does, in fact, have a son named Doug. Charles recently told him all about his past and his connection to our family. He said Doug seemed very interested.

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He was surprised that he was here in Salem, then said it made sense.

So Doug’s story checks out. He’s not an imposter.

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But you are still not satisfied.

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Oh, no, he–he’s– he’s my nephew. There’s no doubting that anymore.

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But I still wonder, what is his agenda? The timing, all of it.

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Julie’s very vulnerable right now. I don’t want her being taken advantage of.

Well, like I said, we will look after her.

Thank you. I appreciate it. Oh, I need to go. It is late. I have to be at the airport soon. Shoot.

So like we said, we really are so sad about your dad.

Yeah.

Thank you.

And when you get back to Bo, you tell my little brother that his big brother said, wake the hell up, and that I love him. OK?

I tell him that every day. I’ll pass your message along.

Thank you. Mm. So good to see you.

You too. I love you guys so much.

Love you, beauty.

Oh, love you.

Yeah. Love you.

OK, I got to skedaddle here.

Safe travels, all right?

Yeah, OK.

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Bye.

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[sighs]

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That’s the apartment number Steve gave us.

I’m not taking any chances. [gun cocking]

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Hold this. I’ll pick the lock.

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OK, there’s no one here. We got to work fast. You check the desk. I’ll search over here.

OK.

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At least we know we’re in the right place– fake ID with Clyde’s pic. He’s going by the name George Hazard.

Keep looking. Maybe we can figure out where Clyde’s keeping my sister’s remains and Cat’s mother.

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This is where we’re supposed to be.

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Doesn’t look like anyone’s here.

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Guess we’ll just have to be patient.

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[scoffs] Could this place be any more skeevy?

What does that matter?

Matters if we end up dying here and the last thing we see are greased walls and fluorescent lights.

Well, then I guess we’ll just have to make sure things go our way, then, won’t we?

How are we gonna do that?

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Like this.

What the hell are you doing?

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What is it, Doug?

[dramatic music]

What you should know is…

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That even if your brother did let you down, you can count on me. I’m always here for you, no matter what.

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Thank you. That…means a lot. [sniffles]

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[clears throat] Sorry to interrupt.

Oh, Hope.

Hi.

Hi.

It’s time to say goodbye.

Oh, no. Not so soon.

I know. I know. I’m–I hate that I have to leave so soon. I really need to get back to Bo.

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Of course you do.

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You belong to him.

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Oh, Julie.

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My dad, he loved you. He loved you so, so much.

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But you know that.

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I do. And I feel his love. I feel it all around me.

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I hope you feel it too, darling, because your father– your father adored you.

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I know that.

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I know that.

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I do feel his love every day. I always have. I always will.

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Are you gonna be OK?

Yes, I have backup.

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I’m much more concerned that you’re going to be OK.

Yeah, I’m–

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I’ll call you when I land.

Please.

And we’ll chat.

We’ll chat.

OK.

Promise?

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I promise.

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It was so wonderful just to see your face.

Oh, Julie. [breathes shakily] [chuckles] [sighs] I know. Let–let me get you a little box of Grandma’s doughnuts to take on the trip.

No, no doughnuts. I’m OK.

No, no, no. I insist. I insist.

OK.

I’ll be right back.

All right, thank you.

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Well, it was nice to meet you, Aunt Hope.

Yeah, it was nice to meet you too, Doug. I hope you’ll take good care of Julie while I’m gone.

I just gave her that exact promise.

Good. I’m really glad to hear that.

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Because you should know that I am… very protective of Julie.

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And if you should hurt her in any way, I’ll be back– but not so friendly next time.

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[sighs] Hey.

What’s going on? Is this about Chad and JJ? Are they OK?

Yeah. Steve’s got some news. We wanted you to know right away.

Chad and Cat are scheduled to meet Weston soon.

What, in person? What happened to JJ and Gabi being decoys?

Chad just texted us the plan. He had to change it on the fly. The good news is that Steve was able to track down an address for Clyde.

So Chad and Cat are gonna stall Weston while JJ and Gabi search his place for information about Abigail.

OK, well, that doesn’t sound any less dangerous.

It certainly puts a lot more pressure on Chad. But look, this might be the only shot that we have to ever find Ab– [sighs] To find our daughter’s body. And that’s why our son is there.

Yeah. And JJ, he’s a really good detective. So if there is something to find, our son will find it.

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Ah!

What is it?

Ugh. Sorry. Just a cockroach.

OK, we’re in business. I found his laptop.

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Damn, it’s password protected.

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I feel like Clyde’s a simple kind of guy. Let’s see. Try “Kate.” [keyboard keys clacking]

No.

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“Goldman.” [keyboard keys clacking]

No again.

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“Nancy.” [keyboard keys clacking]

Bingo. We’re in.

Huh.

And it looks like I can access his text messages from here. If we’re lucky, this could be exactly what we’re looking for.

[gasps]

What, did you find another cockroach?

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Hey! What are you doing?

We need to make this look good.

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Clyde Weston!

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I did what you wanted. I brought you Cat Greene.

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Clyde!

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I know you’re here. Finally.

[grunts]

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Mom?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Weivenip? Damn! Now everybody knows about Weivenip?

Leo. Hey, I got your message.

[dramatic music] What is so urgent that I need to be here immediately, if not sooner?

This! Lady Whistleblower has struck again.

---

Oh, my goodness, what a day.

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Sorry. Was I interrupting something?

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You’re late.

By one minute.

You’re late.

---

Here’s the check. Now pack your things and go.

[sighs]

I’m sorry. Do we have a problem here?

---

Joy doesn’t want to quit, dude. She loves her job. She admitted it to me when I tried to talk her out of leaving.

You–whoa, you did what? Damn it! Alex, this is none of your business.

[scoffs]

All right? So why don’t you just stay out of it before you ruin everything?

What the hell is going on in here?

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Hello, is anyone gonna tell me what you two are fighting about?

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It’s–it’s nothing.

Well, it didn’t sound like nothing.

Actually, it’s about Joy.

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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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You seem very protective over your phone, Javi.

Do I? Well, I was putting together my top secret Christmas shopping list. Don’t want anyone to find out what I got them before the big day. [chuckles]

Aw. Well, that’s sweet. And by the way, I look amazing in blue.

Oh, babe, you would look amazing in, like, a Winnie-the-Pooh pajama onesie. [laughter]

OK, I don’t know about all that.

All right. Note to self: no Winnie-the-Pooh attire.

You know, I’m surprised that Rafe didn’t beat me home, considering I stayed at the office late.

Actually, he did.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, then he got a message and took off.

Hmm. Do you know what kind of message?

He said it was from Black Patch. Apparently Leo has got him at his beck and call.

[chuckles] OK, so this so-called emergency is about Lady Whistleblower?

Oh, don’t you “so-called emergency” me. What do you think I hired you to do, find DB Cooper? This, this is what I hired you to do.

And what is this?

L’imposteur has dropped another column, stuffed with exclusive “Body & Soul” spoilers. Now everyone with a smartphone, which is everyone, knows about Weivenip.

Weivenip?

Yeah.

Well, what is that, some sort of code?

[sighs] Read it from right to left, OK? [sighs]

Pine–

Weivenip, it’s Pineview spelled backwards. Pineview is the town from “Body & Soul.” And Weivenip is the tropical island that seems to be exactly like Pineview, only it’s not. See, there are all of these people who were presumed dead, murder victims, et cetera, but it turns out–

They were actually alive on the tropical island, Weivenip, the entire time?

Yes, exactly. It’s a little bit genius, isn’t it?

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Wait, isn’t that the exact plot–

No, it is not the exact plot of anything. It is a completely original idea. And I know that because it came to me in a dream, right after the dream I had where my mother pushed me down this filthy water slide into the mouth of a crocodile. And then it all just sort of blended into Weivenip, the island and the gorgeous formerly dead inhabitants.

Hmm.

What? You don’t like it?

No, I was just wondering.

Wondering what?

About the plot holes. Well, I mean, how do these people even get on the island in the first place?

Ever hear of boats, planes, water skis? How does anybody get anywhere?

OK, but you said they’re alive on the island now but they were murdered? How?

I don’t know. But I do know I didn’t hire you to give me notes. I hired you to find this shady, phony-baloney Whistleblower. So if I were you, I’d get off that taut little tush of yours and find her before she spoils everything.

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Joy? Why would you two be fighting about joy?

[tense music]

Chanel, there’s something you need to know. This isn’t just about Joy. It affects you too.

Me? Wait, what does it have to do with me?

OK, so about a week ago–

Alex slept with Joy.

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I promise it doesn’t bite. You just feed it to an ATM, and voilà.

I know. It’s just… I really like this job.

Joy, I understand that this is a sacrifice, which is why I’m offering such a generous sum, one that you agreed to take. Besides, there are plenty of jobs out there.

[sighs]

I mean, with that kind of money, you could go back to school, get a master’s in…whatever.

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Or if your heart is set on acting, why not head out to Los Angeles? I mean, think about it, Joy– a fresh start, get some of that warm California sunshine and an agent, of course.

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You know, I do have an old dear friend on the West Coast, something of a acclaimed filmmaker. Tells me he’s always on the lookout for fresh talent.

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I can help you, Joy. But you know what you must do.

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What’s going on?

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I have to say, I was pretty surprised when Leo showed up on Thanksgiving. And not only did he show up, but he hired Rafe to find out who’s been spoiling his stories.

I was even more surprised that Rafe took him up on it, even after I went through an itemized list featuring all of Leo’s worst qualities. But did he listen? No. He was too busy watching football.

Mm. [chuckles] Well, I wouldn’t take that personally. I mean, you should hear him go on and on about his fantasy team. He thinks of himself as a– a virtual coach. [laughter]

Well, he wasn’t coaching tonight.

Mm.

And let me tell you, he didn’t listen to me when I told him not to go to that damn meeting.

Well, why would you tell him that?

[dramatic music]

See? See? Weivenip. The Pineview Plunger. The Christmas Eve scandal, where this criminal mall Santa and his evil twink sidekick, who’s wearing an elf costume, try to kidnap a–

OK, OK, Leo, Leo, I get it, OK? Obviously this Lady Whistleblower is playing spoiler to your stories.

It is downright malicious, Rafe. Somebody is obviously out to get me.

And you said that none of the cast knew about any of this?

No, it hadn’t made it into the scripts yet. And before you say anything, I know that my password shouldn’t be “password.” But I have the memory of a goldfish. I don’t have another password in me. Why am I telling you this?

OK, so did anyone else have access to your computer?

Well, your cousin Javi. I caught him on it when I was coming out of the shower. I had invited him to my room. We had–had a good time, and–

I know. He told me all about it.

Wait, did he tell you about when– never mind. [chuckles]

What he told me was that you actually accused him of being Lady Whistleblower.

Yes, I did. I–I think that subconsciously I thought that Javi was too good for me. So to protect myself from the inevitable, him breaking my heart, I pushed him away. You know, every day, I have a conversation with my inner little Leo, and I remind him that good things are possible.

[holiday music] Therapy mumbo jumbo aside, I– I feel really terrible about screwing things up with Javi.

Understandable. So are there any other suspects?

[sighs] Well, Salem is nothing if not fertile ground for producing a cohort of duplicitous, underhanded– [gasps] Wait a minute. Could it be?

Could it be what?

Rafe, my handsome sleuthhound, I think I know who it is.

[dramatic music] Yes, indeed. I believe that we have our Lady–or should I say Shady– Whistleblower. [chuckles]

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Well, I didn’t realize that the two of you knew each other.

Kate, what a coincidence. We were just talking about you.

Were you?

Mm.

Why is that?

Well, you are the producer of “Body & Soul,” aren’t you?

That, I am.

Well, then I think you ought to know that Joy here has decided to quit the show.

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Quit?

Mm.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Why is that, Joy?

I’m not really sure it’s for me.

Hmm. What isn’t for you?

The pace. We don’t really get any time to rehearse, which kind of feeds into my anxiety.

Mm.

And honestly, I’m– I’m really missing New York.

Well, of course you are. Of course you are. I mean, New York is a fabulous city. Believe me, I am not unsympathetic. But I can’t allow you to quit. You see, you have an ironclad contract. And you wouldn’t want to be in breach of that, would you?

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– So Alex is sleeping with Joy? Is that true?

Yeah, it’s true. He–he just told me.

He did?

Hmm.

But why would he tell you that?

Look, I don’t know what–

You know, because I–I– I got the sense that something was going on between them at rehearsal. And so Alex, he just dropped by to go over some– some script edits, and I asked him about it.

Mm-hmm.

And he admitted that they were…you know.

OK. But why were you guys fighting about it?

I was just concerned that, you know, it might not be a good idea. Isn’t that right, Alex?

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So why don’t you want Rafe to go to that meeting with Leo?

Maybe because Leo is a complete and total jerk.

Mm.

What? He accused me of being Lady Whistleblower based off of some pretty sketchy circumstantial evidence and his own toxic relationship with reality. And that was after we had a pretty hot first date. Not that that matters. And after he turned on me, I realized that I was better off without someone like him in my life. And I don’t want a good, honest man like my cousin Rafael to be sucked into the vortex that is Leo Stark.

Javi, I think it’s really sweet of you that you want to protect your cousin Rafe. But you do realize that they’re not gonna sleep together, right? I mean, he is only helping him find the person who took over this whole Lady Whistleblower column. So why don’t you want him to help him with the case?

[dramatic music]

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So you think that Kate is the Lady Whistleblower.

Yep, I do. Our very own Kate Roberts. Or is it Kate Brady? I should pay attention to the credits.

But she’s executive producer of your show.

I know that. But I pitch her the stories. She knows the stories.

But why would she want to sabotage her own show?

[gasps] Actually, I think it’s both of them, Kate and Abe, which, believe it or not, makes even more sense because they are the producers, plural.

Huh?

Haven’t you ever seen “The Producers”?

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The Mel Brooks movie with Gene Wilder?

And Zero Mostel. Yeah, that’s the movie version. So no, I’m talking about the Broadway musical starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. It won 2 Tony Awards. I should know this because I was hired at that event to look after Patti LuPone’s Boston terrier.

Right. OK. So the musical.

Yeah, OK, do you remember the plot of “The Producers”? In a nutshell, Bialystock and Bloom try and make their own show a flop so they can get the insurance money and make out like bandits. That must be exactly what Kate and Abe are trying to do with “Body & Soul.” They’re worried that the show is gonna tank, and this is how they’re gonna rake it in. Insurance fraud, just like Bialystock and Bloom. Only in the case of Abe and Kate, it is not going to be a barrel of laughs.

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OK.

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Yeah, I–I don’t buy it. Sorry.

Well, then you come up with something. You’re the private investigator. Don’t you have any ideas?

Yeah, as a matter of fact, I do.

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Kate, I am well aware that Joy has a contract.

Mm. And did you know, EJ, that contracts are legally binding?

I do, which is why she hired me to extricate her from this ill-suited accord. You see, Joy is a young actress in possession of not only great talent but a keen intuition of what’s best for her. So I told her, please do not waste your hard-earned money on me. I’m more than happy to take this case pro bono. So please put that check away.

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I’m sure we can work this out for everyone’s benefit.

Oh, you think so?

Well, knowing how deeply unhappy Joy has become, I can’t imagine you holding her to some draconian contract. And I’m sure you know that you won’t get the best out of an actor who already has their foot out the door.

Well, of course not. And I would never want anyone working for me against their will. But you are our Regan, Joy. Everyone loves you in the role.

Oh, surely you can love someone else in that role. I mean, can’t you simply recast? I’m told that’s a fairly common practice.

Mm, mm-hmm. We could recast. I don’t want to. You see, Joy, you have a very special gift. You do, and if you put your mind to it, I think you’re going to be a big star.

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Joy, I promise you, whatever your concerns are, that Abe and I will work with you to address them. And all I ask of you is to reconsider.

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Don’t break your contract.

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So you and Johnny are practically having this knock-down, drag-out fight because you’re having a fling with Joy?

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It’s true. Johnny wasn’t happy when I told him that I slept with Joy.

Mm-hmm. So that’s what you meant when you said Alex is going to ruin everything?

Yeah, well, like I said, I was just concerned, you know, after the whole Alex and Stephanie fiasco that this would only cause more problems.

Yeah. And I was just telling Johnny that what Joy and I do is our business. After all, it’s not like we’re married. [chuckles] We’re not hurting anybody.

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That’s not exactly true.

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Well, why are you so–

Worried about Rafe taking Leo’s case? I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I’ve opened emails from down-on-their-luck shipping heiresses that I trust more than that guy. And plus, in this day and age, who knows if Rafe will ever figure out who Lady Whistleblower is. And for all we know, maybe… it’s someone in a penthouse in Kuala Lumpur. [laughter]

OK, if that’s true, then trust me, Rafe would be there ready to bust down the door of that mansion.

I hope so, ’cause Leo seems adamant to take someone down for this. And who knows? If Rafe doesn’t find the culprit of who Lady Whistleblower is…

Mm.

I wouldn’t put it past Leo to blame Rafe himself.

You know, I doubt that. Not that I’m defending Leo, but I mean, this person is messing with his livelihood. And although it is not, you know, a police matter, if I were Leo, I’d want it solved too. [phone beeps]

[dramatic music]

Oh, I have to go. But there are enchiladas in the fridge if you want to polish those off. I’ll see you later. [speaking Spanish]

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Well, that was abrupt.

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Hmm.

All right, Columbo, let’s hear it. Who’s your suspect?

I don’t want to say.

What? Why not?

Well, because I don’t want to accuse anyone unless I have concrete evidence.

You’re not accusing anyone. You’re just telling me.

Eh, a distinction without a difference.

Huh? A what without a what?

Meaning if I tell you who I think it is, you’re going to accuse them. Am I wrong?

I am not… making any promises. But wait, I’m the client here. I’m paying you.

Yes, exactly. All the more reason why I want to stay tight-lipped about this. Now, if you actually want to find out who this is, then we cannot let them know that we are investigating them, right? If you go around and you start making false accusations, word is gonna get out. Yeah, and in the case of Javi, maybe I should say more false accusations.

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Listen, just give me some time, OK? If I come up with something concrete, I’ll let you know.

Can you work fast? I don’t know how many more Weivenips I have in me.

Yeah, you should probably talk to your doctor about that.

Oh, Rafe, wait.

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Do you think that you might be willing to put in a good word for me with your cousin? In the short amount of time that we’ve worked together, you could tell that I’m a decent guy, right? Who would be an even more decent guy had I not had a mother who one year for Halloween made me dress up as a sewer rat because she said that’s what I reminded her of.

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I will put in a good word for you, OK? But just be warned. Once Javi makes up his mind about something, he isn’t prone to change it. And seems like he’s made up his mind.

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I really messed that up, didn’t I?

Hmm.

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So who do you think is getting hurt by Joy and I sleeping together?

Well, isn’t it obvious? Joy. I mean, there’s clearly a power imbalance in your relationship.

A power imbalance?

Yeah.

Mm.

I mean, it’s not the same as the actor on the show and the show’s publicist sleeping together. But I mean, Joy, she’s new in town, and she’s finding her way. She’s vulnerable.

Mm.

And Johnny and I promised to look out for her.

Is that so?

Yeah.

Oh.

Yeah. And on top of that, you’re still not over the whole Stephanie thing.

Mm.

And I really just– I don’t want Joy to get hurt.

Mm, well, I don’t want you to worry at all, Chanel, ’cause I don’t want anybody to get hurt either.

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My client will not be pressured into anything. She’s made her decision, one she feels, though difficult in the moment, is best for her long-term.

Hmm. Why don’t you just skip the lawyerly sermons and let Joy speak for herself?

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Actually, Kate’s right. I want to stay.

You want to–

To stay, yes.

Ah, that is such good news. It really is. And I don’t want you to worry, all right? Abe and I are going to happily address all of your concerns. As a matter of fact, I’m gonna make a note to myself to have him start working on the schedule, because I know that we can make some adjustments to get you into New York more often. I know that you miss your family. But I also want you to remember that “Body & Soul” is now your family too.

[chuckles]

Mm.

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What the hell was that?

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OK, well, I should head upstairs so that I can learn all my lines for tomorrow.

OK.

All right, I will see you later.

OK.

Mwah. And goodbye, Alex.

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[sighs]

What the hell was that?

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[dramatic music]

Why? Why would you tell Chanel that Joy and I slept together when we both know this girl’s–

I had to think fast, OK? I’m sorry. But, Alex, just– it’s gonna be fine, OK? It doesn’t even matter. Joy’s leaving town.

I know she’s leaving town. And now Chanel’s gonna think it’s my fault. Did that ever occur to you in your little pea brain?

I said I’m sorry, OK? I just–I–I panicked. I said the first thing that came to me. Let’s just–can we please just take a deep breath, OK? Everything is going to be fine… if you don’t say anything. How’d that old maxim go? Loose lips sink ships.

[scoffs] Fine. Even though now I look like the bad guy, thanks to you. But out of the interest for your wife, Chanel, I don’t want to upset her any more. I don’t want to cause any more problems for anybody else. So I won’t say anything.

[sighs] Look, thank you, OK? Thank you. I’m grateful.

Don’t thank me. You don’t deserve it. You don’t deserve it, because you handled this like a little bitch. Little bitch.

Mm.

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Why did you tell Kate you’re staying, Joy? What are you trying to pull?

I just–

Just what?

I realized Kate was right. I do like my job. I like being an actress. Why should I give that up?

Why should– because you’re interfering in my son’s marriage, that’s why.

Look, last time I checked, there were two of us in the hotel room that night. I would say your son bears quite a bit of responsibility for what happened.

[sighs]

[sighs]

What do you want, Joy? Hmm? You want me to double that, add an extra zero?

No, I don’t. Look, I’m sorry that Johnny’s not comfortable with me being around, but he’s gonna have to get used to it…

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‘Cause I’m not going anywhere.

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Hey. [sniffs] Something smells good.

Well, I just had some leftover enchiladas.

Ooh.

Yeah. So…how did it go with Leo?

How did you know I was meeting with Leo?

I’m the police commissioner. I know everything that happens in this town.

Hmm.

OK, Javi told me.

Ah.

And he wasn’t too happy that you took the case.

Oh, yes. He made that abundantly clear, believe me.

Mm. So what’s the takeaway? Any leads on who this new Whistleblower is?

Yeah, I’ve got a hunch who it might be.

A hunch, huh?

Mm-hmm.

Care to share?

Hattie Adams.

What? Hattie Adams?

Yeah, she was fired shortly after she started taping at “Body & Soul,” and she was pretty upset about it. Apparently she put a curse on the show.

Yeah, you know, I heard about that.

Mm-hmm. Anyway, I think it’s a pretty good lead.

Hmm. So what are you gonna do, track her down?

Yeah, I am.

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You have a problem with that?

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Wait a minute. Wait a minute. She even knows that Lorna’s the one who reveals the truth, under the moonlight, with a single tear rolling down her cheek? [sighs] What else does this charlatan, this trickster–

[holiday music] Worst part is, I can’t even be mad. She’s not a bad writer. Excellent use of syntax, incredible vocabulary.

It’s a shame what happened to Weivenip.

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How do you know about Weivenip?

Oh, ’cause I read it on Lady Whistleblower’s column.

[sighs]

And you’re right, she does have an impressive vocabulary.

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So you’re gloating now? Rubbing it in? I guess I deserve that after accusing you of–

Betrayal? Of being a duplicitous, two-timing jerk?

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Look, I know I don’t deserve your pity. Who wants to be pitied, anyway? Actually, sometimes it is comforting. It’s sort of like a tepid but nonetheless relaxing bubble bath.

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Anyway, my point is, I really loved being a head writer. It was fun and exciting. And I feel like for the first time in my life, I was being respected. And now, poof, it’s just all gone up in smoke.

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I understand.

You do?

[chuckles] I remember how excited you were to watch the premiere. And it’s obvious how much this job meant to you. And for what it’s worth, I’m sorry that it’s getting so messed up.

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Thank you.

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So not to brag– OK, maybe a little bit to brag– but I thought today’s episode was so good. There was this scene I wrote where– actually, you know what? I don’t want to ruin it. So I was wondering– and feel free to say no…

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But would you be interested in coming up to my room and watching it with me?

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So you’re inviting me up to your room?

Just to watch the show. We could order some room service. They have these mozzarella sticks from that pizza place around the corner that are– I was gonna say so good, but they’re not.

[chuckles]

It’ll be my treat, of course.

[dramatic music]

[sighs]

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Kerry?

Leo, hey.

Wait, you two know each other?

You are my first groupie.

[chuckles]

And this is happening, isn’t it?

Mm. When I’m attracted to someone, I don’t like to waste time. I’m betting you feel the same way.

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Yeah. We went out once. Only Leo thought we didn’t have a– what did you call it, a– oh, that’s right, a spark.

No, it wasn’t that. It was just–

So are you ready?

Wait, you two know each other?

Oh, we don’t. Not yet, at least.

You know, he swiped right on me, I swiped right on him, et cetera, et cetera.

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Oh, you met on a dating app?

Something wrong with that?

No, not at all.

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So this is–this is–

A–a date, yeah.

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So where to? Small Bar? I hear they make great caipirinhas.

Let’s go. Have a great evening, Leo.

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Well, do you have a problem with me searching for Hattie?

Actually, yes, I do…

Mm.

Because Hattie happens to be the main suspect in this Cupcake-gate. And besides, I already have an APB out on her, so…

Meaning?

Meaning I don’t need Black Patch getting in the way. And I don’t want this investigation to mess up with you underfoot.

[chuckles

I mean, no offense.

Mm.

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What? What are you thinking?

Oh, just, Javi warned us about this.

About what?

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About me going to work for Black Patch, how it could throw a wrench into your investigation.

OK, come on. No one’s throwing a wrench into anything, OK? [chuckles] Look, all I’m asking is that you just let me take the lead on finding Hattie.

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What? What is that look about? What are you thinking?

Why should I? I mean, seriously, why should– I have a PI’s license. It’s totally legal for me to trail someone.

I mean, this is–this is an active police investigation, which means–

Which means nothing, nothing. OK, listen, if you and I weren’t together, you wouldn’t even know about this.

OK, I have a feeling I would find out about Hattie as soon as you spooked her to take off.

Oh, spooked her? How am I gonna spook her? I just want to find out if she’s the new Lady Whistleblower or not.

And then if she finds out you’re onto her about that, then she’s gonna stop and take a moment and think, you know what, maybe they’re onto me about the cupcakes too.

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Is that it?

Yeah, that’s it.

Really, is it?

Yeah, that’s it.

Or–or are you worried that Mayor Price is gonna think that I’m doing a better job on this case than you are?

No. But you know what?

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May the best investigator win.

Yeah, good luck.

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Extra luck.

[chortles]

[sighs] Did you give Joy her check? What? Why not?

Well, I did. I handed it to her. But right after she took it, Kate interrupted and then somehow talked her into believing that she was going to become the next Julia Roberts and that she would address all of Joy’s on-set concerns.

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You’re kidding me.

I’m afraid I’m not. Believe me, son, I tried to convince her, but Joy just wouldn’t listen. She’s decided to stick around.

Johnny?

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No, no, you listen to me, buddy boy. Who I’m sleeping with and who I’m not sleeping with is none of your damn business. Furthermore, what happened between Haley and me all those years ago is ancient history, so– [knock at door] Joy.

Alex, hi. Can I come in?

Sure, yeah.

OK.

What’s going on? Sorry, I’m a little bit busy. I was trying to run all these lines.

I’m not gonna stay long. I just–I wanted to let you know. [chuckles]

Let me know what?

I didn’t take the money. I’m staying.

Yes! Ye–really? What–what changed your mind?

Kate did, actually.

Kate?

Yeah, no, she just happened to be walking by when Johnny’s father was handing me the check. To be honest, I was gonna take it, and I was gonna be on the next flight out to JFK. But Kate made me realize I really want this job. And I’m not gonna cave in about it.

Hey, good for you. Seriously, I’m glad to hear it, you standing up to EJ. I know he can be… intimidating.

Yeah, no kidding. [chuckles]

[chuckles] Cheers.

Thank you.

There’s also something I need to tell you.

Hmm?

Chanel is now of the belief that you and I are sleeping together. Mm.

Hey, babe. What’s up?

Why do you look like you just got caught cheating on an algebra test?

I–I do? Well, we were just–

Chanel, I don’t think I’ve asked you. How are things on “Body & Soul”?

Oh, they’re going well. I’m really connecting to my character. Speaking of which, I have, like, ten scenes with Regan tomorrow. So I wanted to see if you would run lines with me, Johnny. Down to play a home-wrecker?

Ha. Yeah. Yeah, sure. I’ll be right up.

All right, great. Good night, EJ.

Good night.

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[sighs] Damn it. I–I–I can’t handle this.

Hey. No choice, son. I’m afraid you’re going to have to learn to live with this secret.

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You got this.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

So, Jennifer, you were telling me about this time capsule you were able to open?

Well, thanks to Ciara. [laughter]

And just wait till you see this diamond necklace that’s been hiding away for over 60 years.

Yep. Belonged to Grandma Alice.

Um, I could have sworn that Grandma Julie put it back in here.

She did. I saw her put it in there right before we left for the service.

Yeah, well, it’s not in here. Where could it have gone?

[tense music]

Well, it better turn up soon. I mean, that necklace was priceless.

I mean, not for the– just for the diamonds, but the great sentimental value.

I don’t get it. I mean, if you’re saying that somebody broke into the house and stole it, I mean, I think we would have noticed that.

Well, maybe not.

What? What do you mean?

Well, just saying, maybe whoever took it, maybe they didn’t need to break in.

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Oh, Grandma. Who knew the treasure you were hiding in that house? The old me would have been tempted mightily by that diamond necklace. But I’m a changed man.

And to quote the magnificent Dolly Parton, whom I do unabashedly worship, don’t like the road you’re strolling down, start paving another one.

[playful music]

Shawn.

I know. I should have called first. Is it OK that I stopped by?

Of course.

I mean, we didn’t really get much of a chance to talk at my grandfather’s memorial.

Yeah, no, we didn’t. Come in, please.

You seemed a little surprised to see me when you opened the door.

Well– [laughs] Probably not as surprised as you were to see me at your grandfather’s memorial. I know you said I didn’t need to come, but Claire got sick and couldn’t make it. And, well, I wanted you to feel supported by your family. But if I overstepped, I–

No, no, no. You didn’t. I’m glad you came.

[soft music]

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Oh, my love.

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My darling.

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All I ever wanted was to be your wife.

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What do I do now?

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[crying] [rustling] Hello? Someone there?

Sorry to disturb you.

Who are you?

I’m Doug Williams.

[tense music]

Doug Williams?

That’s right.

No. No, no, no. Doug Williams is deceased.

I know that. But as you can see, I’m very much alive.

[dramatic music]

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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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I don’t know what your story is, but this is Doug Williams’ grave. I am his wife, and he was my beloved husband.

Oh, I know all that. I also know that you two were crazy about each other since he got out of jail and came to Salem. And for me, that day was today.

[soft music]

What is all this?

I got out of jail today myself, just in time to come to Salem, to see you.

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That doesn’t make any sense, Lucas. If somebody didn’t have to break in, we would have seen them steal it, right?

Well, I mean, not necessarily. It’s not like we were all in close proximity to the necklace at every moment.

Well, that’s true. Oh, maybe Julie just put it somewhere for safekeeping.

I don’t know. I think she put it back in the box right next to the deed.

Yeah, she did. And we were all here when she found it. It was after she went upstairs to get dressed before the funeral.

Yeah, with Steven.

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Forgive me for eavesdropping on your private conversation with a plaque, but I must confess, I used to make my living overhearing things I wasn’t meant to hear, and then writing about them in my very popular gossip column. But rest assured, those days are behind me. Whatever it is you said to– Grandma and Grandpa, was it– goes no further than the Horton Town Square.

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That’s good to hear. And who are you?

Leo Stark. And you are?

I’m Steven Olson.

Nice to meet you, Steven.

And I will confess that I could really use one of those right about now.

Well, it’s still Happy Hour if you care to join me. Two for one.

Sure. Why not?

Thank you.

It was a beautiful ceremony for your grandfather.

Yeah. Yeah, it was.

So many people came to pay their respects from far and wide. [laughs]

Belle, thank you. Thank you for coming all this way.

Of course. I wanted to be there for you and show my support. And you know how much I love your grandfather and Julie.

Yeah, well, uh, my grandfather, he thought the world of you.

[soft music] As does Julie.

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And, um, since you and I are finally in the same place at the same time, I think that, um– I think we need to talk about our marriage.

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Yeah, my mom was actually asking how you were, how we were doing.

And what did you tell her?

Uh, just that we hadn’t seen each other in a while until today, that we’d spoken briefly on the phone. That it’s been a strange year.

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, it has. You know, with my going to rehab and focusing– focusing on my recovery, I mean, I think it’s obvious that I haven’t had much time or energy to, uh– you know, to work on us. You know, and our relationship.

Well, I am just so glad that you are getting the help you needed. And listen, I totally understood that you were under a tremendous amount of stress keeping up with your sobriety and worrying about your dad and trying to take care of your mom while she takes care of him. And, Shawn, that’s why I just thought it would be helpful to give you your space. That’s why I went to stay with Claire, and that’s why I went to Hong Kong to do all this consulting work for DiMera. It was just to give you space.

Listen, I know. I know that’s why.

But, yes, all this time apart and– and the space between us has obviously prevented us from confronting our issues. So I do think that what we need to do now is–

Is make a decision.

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So since you’re obviously a part of the Horton clan, given that those two legends are your grandparents, I assume you’re in Salem for Doug Williams’ funeral.

I am. I’m here for my sister, Julie.

Oh. Your sister is an absolutely lovely woman. Not very fond of me, but I have put my foot in it in her presence a few too many times, so I get it. And she’s in good company since most people in Salem don’t think very highly of me.

I’m sorry to hear that, Leo.

It’s fine. In fact, if people did start to like me, I think I would feel all sorts of pressure to live up to their high opinions, which would then cause terrible anxiety for me because I have very low self-esteem and a tendency to self-sabotage, according to my therapist.

Right. Well, I’m sorry to hear that too. But even in the little time I’ve known you, I’ve found you to be very personable and charming. And I’m impressed by your self-awareness.

[laughs] Well, thank you, Steven. I find you to be very personable and charming as well, and I already consider you a friend because I’m a little desperate in that regard, so I hope that’s OK.

That is definitely OK. And hey, I’m a little desperate in that regard too, so it’s good to have a new friend.

Especially in this town. Slim pickings. [laughs] So how long has it been since you stepped foot in our lovely burg?

Oh, it’s been many a moon.

And what caused you to abandon such a culturally rich city with fantastic weather except for when it’s windy and freezing, which is only about 0 months out of the year?

My leaving had nothing to do with the weather, good or bad. I actually had to leave Salem.

Ooh, the plot thickens. The former gossip columnist and congenitally nosy me would love to know why, if you don’t mind sharing.

Sure, I’ll share. I see that you’re not– you’re not the judgmental type.

Oh, no, not at all. Although I’m quite good at distinguishing between very menschy, interesting people such as yourself and swinish and/or very boring people, such as those who shall remain nameless for the time being. But unless you told me you were the reincarnation of Ivan the Terrible, who, as a child used, to take small animals and throw them off of tall buildings, I assure you, I would not judge.

I’m glad to hear that. And in that case, I– [sighs] I ended up having to abandon this culturally rich city because I was involved in some fairly shady dealings. I did a lot of things I shouldn’t have.

Such as?

Well, one of my petty crimes was skimming tips when I worked at my sister and brother-in-law’s coffee shop. But then later, my sister opened an antique shop, and I used to store questionable merchandise there, which resulted in her inadvertently selling canes that were, um, filled with cocaine.

[laughs] Canes filled with cocaine?

Yes.

So they were coke-canes?

Ah.

[laughs]

Very clever. Very clever.

Thank you.

And I might as well tell you, since I find it, well, rather cleansing to open up about my past mistakes, I was also involved in the fencing of stolen jewels.

I see. Well, under the heading of it being cleansing to open up about past mistakes, I, too, have dabbled in jewel theft. I once helped myself to a dead woman’s jewelry, which at the time I didn’t feel all that guilty about because what is a ghost going to do with a bracelet, right? And then there was this emerald–

Well, in my case, it was diamonds. You see, this woman named Trish Clayton lifted them from a drug smuggler by the name of Durand, and I found myself caught in the middle.

Oh, I hate when that happens.

[laughs] But I’m not proud of any of it. In fact, I’m deeply ashamed of the man I was at that time, how I lived my life. But I’ve put all of that sordid behavior behind me. My life of crime is a thing of the past.

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You don’t actually think Uncle Steven took the necklace, do you?

Well, it wouldn’t be much of a shock if he did. [sighs] When Steven left town all those years ago, it was because he was mixed up with stolen diamonds.

What? You’re kidding me, right?

No, I wish I were. Check with Julie. She’ll fill you in.

[sighs] But still, I can’t imagine that Steven would commit a crime against his own sister after she just lost her husband.

Well, you know, I can imagine after what Aunt Marie just told us about him. Yeah, I think we should find that joker and question him or something.

OK. Well, I’ll go with you.

You will?

Yeah, just where– where would we even find him?

Well, he did say he was going to go see Grandma and Grandpa’s plaque.

Yeah?

Yeah.

All right, we’ll start there.

All right.

Thanks.

[tense music]

Well, this is shaping up to be quite the family reunion.

Yeah, that it is.

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You just got out of jail, came to Salem to see me.

That’s right.

Next, you’re going to tell me that your cell mate was Bill Horton?

His last name wasn’t Horton, but his name was Bill.

And your name is Doug Williams.

It is, yeah. Well, not exactly.

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You woke up this morning and just decided you were going to take my late husband’s name?

No, I– I just meant that it wasn’t the name that I was born with. I changed it. I was born Douglas LeClair. I was named after my father.

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You’re Douglas LeClaire’s son?

Yes. Well, his dad. My grandpa, Robert, he actually changed his name to Charles when he was just a baby, but he was originally Douglas when he was born, though they used to call him Dougie. Anyway, he told me the story of his life, how Robert wasn’t his biological father, that he was conceived through artificial insemination. His birth mother, having been a woman named Rebecca North, and his real father was–

Doug. My Doug.

Yeah. Which makes me–

Doug’s grandson.

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His grandson.

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Oh! [gasps]

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I just think that Lucas may be jumping to conclusions. I know that Steven made some bad choices in his past, but–

Oh, honey, it was more than just bad choices. Steven has a history with stolen diamonds, and I’m afraid history is beginning to repeat itself.

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Yeah, it looks like it’s time for another round.

Oh, you don’t have to twist my arm.

Hey, what do you say we switch it up? This caipirinha sounds good.

No. No, no, no. You don’t want that one.

No? Do they not know how to make a good one here?

Oh, it’s not that. It’s just that particular cocktail reminds me of this man that I was seeing for about two seconds before it all went south.

Ah. And this man broke your heart.

Well, it was more that I insulted him, and then he broke my heart by not forgiving me. But I kind of understand because I accused him of doing something he most likely didn’t do.

I hate when that happens.

OK, Steven, where the hell are the diamonds, huh?

[dramatic music]

Last year, we started having problems because of your guilt over your dad and you blaming yourself over him being in a coma.

Actually, there’s– there’s a little bit of news on that front. After my mom heard about my Grandpa Doug, she went to go visit my dad in the hospital, and, um, he squeezed her hand.

What? Oh my God. Shawn, that’s amazing. So do the doctors think this means he’s waking up?

They– they said they don’t know. They’re not sure. But my mom is very hopeful. It’s the reason why she didn’t come to my grandpa’s funeral. She wanted to make sure that she was right there by his side.

That is totally understandable. Oh my God. Shawn, I pray this means your dad is finally waking up. And if he does, does this mean that you’ll finally be able to let go of all that guilt?

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Look, if my father is waking up, and we do get some sort of a miracle that brings him back to us, I mean, there’s no telling what kind of condition that he’s going to be in. And, listen, we don’t even know if he’s going to fully recover.

So you’ll still find a way to hold onto all that guilt.

Listen, I’m working on that in therapy. All right, I’m trying to come to grips with what happened and just accept the fact that, yeah, yeah, I made a mistake. I made a terrible mistake, but– but I can’t keep beating myself up over it.

Of course not.

And therapy, it, um–

[soft music] Therapy also taught me that I’ve changed.

In what way? What do you mean?

I mean that if I can’t get past this guilt–

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I just– I don’t think that I’m ever going to be able to be the man that I was, like the man that you fell in love with. So– so what I’m saying is that–

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I’m saying that I think that maybe– maybe it’s time that we end our marriage.

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Diamonds? What diamonds? What are you talking about?

Don’t even start with that. I’m talking about my grandmother’s necklace from the time capsule, the one that’s now missing.

And you think I stole it?

We don’t know what to think, but you were there when we found it, and now it’s gone.

And so you jump to the conclusion that I just, what? Stuffed it into my pocket while no one was noticing and ran off with it?

You know, we jumped to that conclusion because we know your history. Aunt Marie told us all about your track record with diamonds. And now you’re here, what? With this guy? Give me a break.

This guy? The name is Leo.

Is he helping you? Huh? Is he helping you fence it? Is that what he’s doing?

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Drop the innocent act. You know your pal here? Your pal, your pal stole your– your cousin Abigail’s jewelry, and then he tried to get her murderer to sell it for him.

That was a coincidence. I had nothing to do with Abigail’s murder, and I didn’t even know the two of you were related. My God, is everyone in this town cousins?

I don’t even know this guy. He invited me to sit down for a drink because they’re having two for one, OK?

Enough, OK? Enough! We know that you have the necklace. So just save us all a bunch of time and be a man and admit it.

[dramatic music]

I know Steven got into a lot of trouble way back when he lived in Salem, but that was a long time ago. Julie said he’s a changed man.

Oh, honey, Julie has always tried to believe the best about her brother, and I don’t blame her. But it’s my experience that a leopard doesn’t change its spots.

Yeah. Well, if that’s the case, then I really hate to think how heartbroken Julie’s going to be when she finds out the truth.

[soft music]

[gasps] I can’t believe it. You’re Doug’s grandson, and you’re here.

I wanted to pay my respects to my grandfather. Like I said, I just recently found out about him. But I’m sorry that I didn’t get the chance to meet him.

Oh, so am I. So am I.

But I’m glad to meet you, Ms. Williams.

[laughs] I think under the circumstances, you may call me Julie.

Julie. OK.

And you just got out of– jail?

I’m afraid that, uh, I got in some trouble on the way to Salem. But I managed to make my way here.

Well, bless you for making your way here.

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Are you tired after all that travel?

[laughs] I’m pretty beat up. I could use a little time to rest. Do you know of any cheap hotels around?

Cheap hotels? [laughs] No. No. You’re family. You’re my family. You’re coming home with me.

OK. Thank you.

Did Ciara and Lucas manage to find Steven?

Uh, no, because neither one of them is answering their phones. I don’t know. Julie. You’re back!

I am.

Hi.

Hi.

And you brought a friend.

Oh, Jennifer, Aunt Marie, this is more than just a friend. Meet Doug Williams.

Julie, I know today has been a very rough day for you.

Oh, Marie. Aunt Marie, no, no. I understand. This is not my Doug. No. This is Doug’s grandson.

Grandson?

But how?

He is the son of Douglas LeClaire. You remember. Little Dougie!

Oh, of course I do. But Robert changed his name to Charles. This is before your time.

You know, I have heard this story, actually. So it is so nice that you’re here after all this time.

Yes, he came back to pay respects to his grandfather, and he’s going to stay with us a while. Isn’t this a miracle? It’s the second one today. First, it was Ciara opening that time capsule.

Time capsule?

Yes. Yes. My grandmother, Alice Horton, put together a time– dear, this was decades before you were even born. She put together a time capsule full of wonderful, wonderful things. We just found it recently. Uh, where is it? I want to show him all the family treasures.

We just– we just– we put it away for now for safekeeping.

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I’m not admitting to stealing anything. You got that? First of all, I didn’t take the damn necklace. And second, it belonged to my grandmother. I have as much right to it as any of you, if not more.

You want to tell your sister that, or Aunt Marie? Cough it up, Steven. Come on. Let’s have it.

I’m leaving.

Oh, you’re leaving. Well, you know what? Let’s search him. Obviously, he took the necklace. Come on.

No, here’s what’s obvious. You’re an idiot if you think you can get away with assaulting me in a public place. Leo, I’m really sorry that that guy broke your heart. Hey, but if you’re interested in getting back out there, my son happens to be gay. His name is Spencer Olson, and he’s very personable and charming as well. So, uh, look him up.

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You know, even though I’ve had that same thought, just hearing you say that out loud was–

I’m sorry.

[soft music] Look, Belle, you are– you’re a great person. And you– you are the best person that I know. I don’t– I just– I don’t deserve you.

That is not true, Shawn.

But that’s how I feel.

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Look, Belle, so much has happened. I mean, after my dad went into his coma– there’s– there’s Talia. And then– then everything that happened before this. It’s– with Jan and– and EJ.

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For a better part of the past year, you and I have been apart, and I’m not– I’m not talking about just physically.

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And the closeness that you and I once shared… and the trust, Belle, the trust that we once had…

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We haven’t had that in so long.

And you don’t think that we can get that back?

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I mean, do you?

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I know that I still love you.

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And I still love you too.

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And we will always be connected through Claire.

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So I’m saying I just– I think that it’s time that maybe we just let go.

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Well, uh, I guess there’s no reason to make this any harder than it needs to be. I can draw up some simple divorce papers and send them over for you. But you should have a lawyer look at them.

Yeah. I will. I, uh– I should– I should probably get going.

And you’ll let me know about your dad?

Yeah. Yeah, of course I will.

OK. Shawn?

[soft music] You take care of yourself, OK?

I will.

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And you need to get settled in. I’ll just go make up the guest room.

I’ll help you with that.

Oh, no need. No need. I’m an expert at housekeeping. [laughs]

Julie, unfortunately, I have a plane to catch. I can’t stay.

So soon?

Yeah.

Oh.

It was wonderful to see you, dear.

Oh, wonderful having you here. You must do it again, please.

I promise. I promise.

And we’ll text and we’ll do those video chats so people can keep connected to each other.

Thank you, honey.

Safe flight. I love you.

Thank you, dear.

I’ll be right back.

All right. So there was really a time capsule hidden in this house? That’s something you don’t hear every day.

No, uh, definitely not. And we– we would show it to you, but–

There was a very valuable necklace in it, and unfortunately, it’s gone missing.

Oh, no.

And we cannot tell Julie because she would be so upset. I mean, that necklace belonged to her grandmother. It was– it was given to her by Julie’s mother. And if she finds out that it’s gone–

We’re hoping to get it back before she misses it.

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Did Steven say anything at all to you about the necklace?

Would you give it a rest? I don’t know anything about any necklace. And did it occur to either of you that that man might be innocent? I mean, poor guy shows up to support his sister, and you’re treating him like he’s a common criminal.

Well, why does it matter to you? According to him, you just met him.

We had an instant connection because he is, as I told him, a very menschy and charming guy. Not to mention–

Ah.

–I know what it’s like to be accused of a crime you didn’t commit. Or have you both forgotten that there was a time everybody was so sure that I stabbed Sonny Kiriakis and murdered Abigail? Well, I was innocent of both crimes I was falsely accused of. Maybe Steven is too. Besides, as if the two of you have any business judging anybody.

[scoffs] And what is that supposed to mean?

You’re kidding, right? You kidnapped your own wife. You are married to a convicted serial killer. So if I were you, I would consider putting that glass house on the market before you throw any stones.

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[scoffs]

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[tense music]

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Again with the window? Can’t you come through a door?

[sighs] I didn’t want to make a big scene, but it’s time for me to leave again.

Oh, no, no. You’re not leaving this time. I have had the most wonderful surprise, the most wonderful story to tell–

Why don’t you save it for next time?

You’re really going now? You’re really determined to go now?

I have to go, yes. Much as I’ve loved being with you, sis, still as kind and sweet and beautiful as ever.

Oh, flattery. Flattery. Thanks. You’re abandoning me again.

Don’t look at it like that. I’ll be back.

When? Another 50 years?

Much sooner than that, I promise. And I want to say again how sorry I am about Doug. A great man.

Yes, he was. And to tell you the truth, he always wanted to know how Steven’s doing.

Well, now you know.

[soft music]

I know you went to India. I know you went to an ashram and had an epiphany and became a changed man.

A work in progress, anyway.

Aren’t we all?

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I love you, Jules. You take good care of your precious self.

I’ll try. I love you so. So I guess godspeed.

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And, sis, don’t believe everything you hear about me.

What do you mean?

I’ll be in touch.

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You know, I’d better call a cab or I’m going to miss my plane.

You are not taking a cab. I will take you to the airport, and we’ll get more time together.

You’re kidding. Thank you!

You’re welcome.

Well, goodbye, Doug. Nice to meet you.

It was nice to meet you, Marie.

Aunt Marie to you.

Aunt Marie. [laughs]

And I’ll see you later, Doug.

Yes, you definitely will.

OK. Excuse me.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

You ready?

I am. [sighs] Looks like I’m out of here. Take care of yourself, Bill.

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Look out, world– or should I say Salem– ’cause here I come.

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Your faith in me, Julie, it means the world to me.

Well, I meant it when I said that Doug was transformed. Why not you? I mean, it’s not how you start. It’s how you finish. He got out of prison, came to Salem, met our family, and was determined to change his life. And he did. Because he was strong and he was resilient and, as it turned out, he had an exceptionally kind heart.

Mm.

Darling, you have those qualities too.

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As does my sister.

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I love you so much. So glad you’re here, because just for a minute there, I forgot about what’s next: the memorial.

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Do you think you will be able to– to attend?

Of course. I wouldn’t miss it.

Oh, thank you. I’ll do better ’cause you’re there.

I know how difficult a time this is for you, losing the love of your life, so I want you to know that I’m here for you, now and always.

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And I’m here for you. All you have to do is ask.

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And thank you for being here. It– [sighs] It means a lot.

Oh, but I’d count myself lucky if I never laid eyes on Liz Chandler again.

Well, then I guess today’s not your lucky day, huh?

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Maggie, it’s so good to see you, although for such a sad occasion.

How have you been, Liz?

I’m fine. I’m well. And I gather you’re not that delighted to see me, Marie.

You gather correctly, especially not here in this town square named after my parents.

Well, for the record, I thought the world of your parents. It was you I couldn’t stand.

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I’m glad you climbed through the bedroom window on your way to the memorial service. [both chuckle] Now, why don’t you freshen up? I’ll go downstairs. And then you come downstairs. And, oh, this is so exciting. It’s so wonderful. I’ll introduce you to your family. [both laugh]

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[gasps]

You opened it?

It was a piece of cake, honestly. [laughs]

You’re amazing.

How did you do that?

She’s a magician, this one.

OK, all right, enough with the compliments. Let’s just see what’s in this thing.

Yes.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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Lest you think I hold a grudge over what happened with Neil– how–how absurd would that be after all these years?

So I don’t have to look forward to your shooting me in another jealous rage?

Oh, good God, Marie, I mean, that was decades ago. You’re gonna relitigate that? You know damn well it was an accident. I thought you were an intruder.

The only intruder in that room was you. You slept with my husband in our bed. And when I came home, you shot me.

Well, gee, I do recall that. In fact, I went to prison for it. It’s kind of emblazoned in my brain.

All right, enough!

[tense music]

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[dramatic music]

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Hey, sweetie, is everything all right?

Yeah, yeah, I was just listening to “Friends and Lovers” on my phone. It’s such a beautiful song. And that Liz Chandler, what a voice, man.

I’m sure it reminds you of when you and Shawn were first together.

Yeah, yeah. Yeah, knowing I’m gonna see him today, it’s just– it’s just bringing up a lot of emotions. I don’t know, maybe I should have told him I was coming.

I think it’s fine. I think he’ll be glad to see you.

I hope so. But I’m gonna– I’m gonna keep my distance. I’m gonna let him have his time with his family.

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Oh, look at all the letters Tom and Alice wrote each other.

Oh.

Wow.

Ooh, deed of sale for the Horton cabin on Smith Island. Look at that.

Look at this. This is a lock of hair. It’s Aunt Marie’s when she was a baby girl.

Oh, my God, oh, look at these. Grandma Addie’s and Great-Uncle Tommy’s baby shoes. They’re so cute, the little footie-wootie.

Look at this.

I cannot with these.

Oh, look who’s here, Ciara and Shawn-Douglas and you too, Lucas.

Oh, Grandma Julie. Hi.

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I missed you, baby.

I missed you so much.

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I’ve missed all of you.

I’m so sorry about Grandpa Doug.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Oh–oh, Shawn-Douglas.

I was so, so proud to be his granddaughter.

He was always very proud of you too.

Can I have a hug too?

Oh, Lucas. I love you, darling.

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Well, thank you so much, each and every one. God bless you for coming.

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There you are. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a surprise. Allow me to present my long-lost baby brother, Steven.

[chuckles]

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Well, I hope they are not giving their Auntie Chanel and Uncle Johnny a hard time. [chuckles] They love you too. OK, sis, I will check in later. I love you too. Bye. The twins have been on their best behavior, apparently.

That’s because they are crazy about Chanel and Johnny. You know, I’m so grateful for them for watching the twins. I mean, it gives me– gives me time to be there for my grandma.

Yeah. It’s so wonderful how close you and Julie are, considering that you just met her as an adult.

Yeah, well, I am lucky to have her in my life. And I know, as tough as this time must be for her, losing the love of her life, that she’s surrounded by family.

[soft music]

So you’re Steven Olson.

I am. [laughter]

Hi.

And you are?

Ciara Alice.

Oh, my, you look so much like your mother.

Well, I will take that as the highest compliment. Speaking of Mom, Grandma Julie, I hope you know how badly she wanted to be here.

I know. We spoke on the phone last night. We agreed she’s where she belongs, with your father.

Good.

And this is Shawn, Ciara’s brother.

Shawn-Douglas, I’ve heard so much about you.

It’s nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

And you remember Bill’s little girl?

[chuckles]

Jennifer Rose?

Yes.

Look at you, all grown up.

I know. Look at you, all grown up.

This is true. [laughter]

Good to see you.

Oh, it’s been far too long, cousin. And is this your husband?

Oh, this is my brother Lucas.

I’d heard that Bill had another son.

Yeah.

It’s nice to meet you, Lucas.

Yeah, yeah, likewise.

And what’s all this?

Oh, well, this is a time capsule that Gram hid behind the mantel way back in the ’60s.

It’s open!

Yes.

Ciara opened it.

I did.

Awesome! Oh, you are your mother’s daughter.

I am, aren’t I? [laughs]

Oh, what’s in it?

A lot.

Things–

Yeah.

Things–these are– this is days of our lives in a box. [laughter] What’s this? Yes.

[gasps]

Oh.

Wow.

Oh, my.

Those are some serious diamonds.

Yeah.

This is my grandmother’s necklace. My mother gave it to her as a birthday gift.

I have never seen her wear them.

Oh, no. She thought it was too regal for Salem.

That sounds like Gram.

I always wondered what happened to it.

Well, now you know.

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Now I know a lot of things. Well, I’d love to go through every single thing with all of you, but… it’s time.

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Time to go to St. Luke’s.

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Time to honor my husband with a memorial and to say goodbye.

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[dramatic music]

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Oh, for heaven sakes, can we let bygones be bygones, especially bygones that are almost a half a century ago? I mean, can we just possibly focus on the fact that we’re together and we’re celebrating– we’re celebrating the life of Doug Williams, a man that we all admire…

Mm.

And we all respected.

Mm.

Think we can do that?

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We can.

And we should.

Well, how mature of you both to finally let go of grievances from the ’80s. OK, so how about a truce, ladies?

[chuckles] Fine. I’ll let go of grievances if you will, Marie.

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I will. I’ll do it for Doug.

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For Doug.

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Hello, ladies.

Marlena, Belle.

Oh, Marie Horton, how good to see you.

Well, it’s wonderful to see you, Marlena.

Thank you. This is my– this is my daughter Belle.

It’s good to meet you, Belle.

Oh, well, it’s good to meet both of you.

I can certainly see the resemblance.

Oh, me too. I’ve heard so much about you.

Oh, well, same here. And I’m a huge fan of your music.

Oh, I’m flattered. Thank you.

Well, I guess we will see you at the service, then.

Yeah.

Liz, so good to see that you and Marie are getting along so well.

[chuckles] I wouldn’t go that far.

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Belle.

Hi. I just flew in from Hong Kong. I hope that’s OK.

Yeah. Yeah, of course it is.

Oh, Julie.

Oh. Oh, hello, everyone. This is my brother, Steve Olson, and… thank you, all of you, for coming.

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Julie, apparently the priest is ready to start whenever you are.

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Mm-hmm.

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[dramatic music]

Good afternoon. I would like to welcome you to the celebration of the life of Douglas Williams, a man beloved by so many. I knew him as a devoted parishioner. You knew him as a friend or as a part of your family. But we all knew him as an extraordinary man– kind, generous, gifted in so many ways– a man who brightened the lives of all of us here and many who couldn’t be here. And to begin, I would like to call up Doug’s grandson Shawn-Douglas Brady to read Scripture.

“My Father’s house has many rooms. “If that were not so, “would I have not told you that I am going “to prepare a place for you? “And if I go and prepare a place for you, “I will come back and take you to be with me, that you also may be where I am.”

Thank you, Shawn-Douglas, for that reading from the book of John. Now I would like to call Doug’s granddaughter, Ciara, to share something with you all.

[sighs] This is one of my Grandpa Doug’s favorite poems. It is by Henry Van Dyke, and it is called “Gone From My Sight.” “I am standing upon the seashore. “The ship at my side spreads her white sails “to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. “She’s an object of beauty and strength. “I stand and watch her until, at length, “she hangs like a speck of white cloud “just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. “Then someone at my side says, ‘There, she is gone.’ “Gone where? “Gone from my sight. That is all. “She is just as large in mast, hull, and spar “as she was when she left my side. “And she’s just as able to bear her load “of living freight to her destined port. “Her diminished size is in me, not in her. “And just at the moment when someone says, “‘There, she is gone,’ “there are other eyes watching her coming “and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, ‘Here she comes!'”

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And now we will hear a eulogy from Doug’s beloved wife, Julie.

Thank you. The look of love, Doug Williams had it and made the world shine with it, especially when he looked at us. My husband’s real name was Brent Douglas. He was raised in an orphanage until he ran away at age 4… [chuckles] And made the best of it, living off his charm and his wit. During World War II, he joined the navy and trained to be a fighter pilot. The service taught him how to navigate by air and sea, to fly a Steerman– open cockpit, goggles, long scarf, just as you’d imagine. He learned to dive off a 50-foot platform and swim five miles in one go, to survive for three days on a deserted beach without food or water, and how to kill a man with his bare hands. Not planning to use these skills in civilian life, he was happy to muster out of the navy 24 hours after Japan surrendered. But he loved the flying. He’d dream of it. He’d wake up with such a smile. After the war, he discovered he had a fine singing voice. And he flirted with show business… And finance. Here are some of the marvelous things he accomplished in the years he was among us. He raised an incredible daughter, our beloved Hope. And he opened a club named Doug’s Place, unforgettable for its music, for its warmth, for its class.

[somber music] He became the mayor of Salem and the captain of my heart. Here are some of his favorite things besides chocolate. [chuckles]

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Italy. Grand opera. Lyrics. Puns of his own composing. Family dinners. Tap dancing. Up tunes. New places to go. Old songs to sing. The Dodgers. [laughs] New York City. Serenades. Sunshine in the morning. Performing. Poached eggs. [laughs] “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Casablanca.” Every Christmas card that had photos of his friends and family. Piles of sheet music. [laughs] The morning sports page and an old safari jacket that he wore on every continent.

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Red roses, red lips… [laughs] Red sauces, red wine, and an Indian ruby that he gave to me.

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He took me to the Taj Mahal. He took me to the pyramids. He took me to the Great Wall of China.

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And he took me to paradise with every kiss.

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Songs he composed– “Ramshackle Daddy,” “Happy New Year to You,” “I Love to Tap,” and “I’ve Got the World By the Tail.” Joyful tunes, joyful tunes from a heart that was just pounding with the rhythm of life. And please let me tell you, his mind and his spirit were unchanging until too many happy birthdays stole all his strength away.

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What gifts he had, my sweetest of sweethearts, my ageless, beautiful troubadour.

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“My love is like a red, red rose “that’s sweetly sprung in June. “My love is like a melody that’s sweetly played in tune.”

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So what will people remember about this exuberant, accomplished gentleman? Will it be the performances? Will it be the music? Will it be all those happy times? Besides his talent, you all spoke of his kindness. You know, in Webster’s dictionary, the word “kind” means gentle and generous. And that’s it. That’s it exactly.

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He treated all strangers as potential friends, never returning unkindness with a– with a wry or cynical remark.

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[sighs] Why did we love him so much? Because he saw us. He really saw us. Doug gave everyone, a visitor at the door or a troubled grandchild, this greeting. It was always smiling, and it was full of optimistic expectation. What he saw in us was something wonderful.

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And we became, in his company, as wonderful as we all want to be.

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No surprise, his favorite movie was “Love, Actually.” [laughter] He passionately reached out to people his whole life with a song, with a story, and that– [sighs] That look of love, love that transcends time and lifts us all into the light, where creation never ends and we are shining too.

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Let us hold fast to that which is good, render to no person evil for evil, strengthen the fainthearted, support the weak, help the needy and the afflicted, and honor all people. Let us serve and love the Lord, rejoicing in the power of his spirit. And may God’s blessing be upon us and remain with us always. Amen. all: Amen.

And now to close our service, one of Doug’s dear friends, Liz Chandler, will lead us in one of his favorite songs.

I love you.

[mouthing words]

So I would not have the career I have today if it hadn’t been for Doug Williams. So, Doug, this is for you. * I’ll be loving you * * Always * * With a love that’s true *

* Always * all: * When the things you’ve planned *

Do you know it? all: * Need a helping hand * * I will understand * * Always, always * * Days may not be fair * * Always * * That’s when I’ll be there * * Always * * Not for just an hour * * Not for just a day * * Not for just a year * * But always *

Second verse one more time. all: * Days may not be fair *

Come on. all: * Always *

For Doug. [laughs] all: * That’s when I’ll be there * * Always * * Not for just an hour * * Not for just a day * * Not for just a year * * But always * – Just that last part again. all: * Not for just an hour * * Not for just a day * * Not for just a year * * But always *

Thank you. That was beautiful, all of you, beautiful.

[somber music]

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Aunt Marie, oh, honey, it was so wonderful that you came. Oh, Liz. Your singing, it was beautiful. It was perfect.

Oh, Doug was the best.

Yes, he was. [chuckles] [indistinct chatter]

Julie.

[chuckles]

That was a wonderful memorial service.

Mm-hmm, for a wonderful man.

You bet.

Mm-hmm. [chuckles]

Thank you.

Mm.

My dears, thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Oh.

Anything you need.

We are here for you, OK?

You know, I lost the love of my life today, but… I feel love all around me from all of you.

Right.

Julie. We have to go to the cemetery. I’ll walk with you.

I’ll be right with you.

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[breathes deeply]

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[sighs]

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[dramatic music] [both sigh]

What a service.

Yeah, it was.

Julie’s eulogy. Oh, my.

[chuckles]

I always knew how much they loved each other, yeah, and how much he loved his family. I did not know that he had joined the navy and trained as a fighter pilot.

Yeah.

What–what a man.

Yeah.

What a life. What a legend.

Yeah.

Anyway, were you–were you able to–to reach Shawn?

No. No, I wanted to give him some space to be with his family.

You know, you’re his family too.

Well, he was grieving his grandfather. And anyway, I don’t think he wanted to talk to me.

I don’t believe that. Shawn still loves you. OK, well, I think I’m going to try to reach Shane. I would like to see if he can contact John and… let him know that we’ve lost Doug.

OK, good. If you do reach Dad, will you please give him my love?

Oh, yes. Mwah.

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[knock at door]

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You know, I can just picture Doug’s reaction to that memorial service. [chuckles] Oh. Oh, he would be so proud, oh…

[chuckles]

Especially of Julie. Oh, her strength.

Mm-hmm.

That eulogy, oh, God– God only knows how she got through it. But, oh, boy, she hit it out of the park.

She did. She did.

Mm-hmm.

Well, we got the twins down.

Oh, well, that was fast.

[laughs]

Yeah.

I sang them one of Doug’s songs, one that he used to sing to them. I did my best. [laughter]

Baby, you did good. He did good.

Oh, I’m sure you did. And now it’s time for a toast.

Ooh.

Oh.

Here you are.

Thank you.

And for you, kind sir. Thank you.

[sighs] [glasses clink]

All right, here you go.

Thank you.

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Ah. To a wonderful man who made us all better people.

Just for knowing him.

Yeah.

To Doug.

To Doug.

To Doug. [glasses clink]

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Ah.

Ooh.

Liz sang so beautifully, didn’t she?

She did. It was very moving.

Mm.

Jennifer, you were telling me about this time capsule that you found and opened earlier.

Yeah, thanks to Ciara.

And wait until you see this diamond necklace that has been locked away for over 60 years.

Yeah, belonged to Grandma Alice. It’s gorgeous.

[tense music]

I could have sworn Grandma Julie put it back in the box.

She did. I saw her do it before we left for the service.

That’s what I thought. Me too. But it’s not in here. Where could it have gone?

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[sighs] Grandma, you sly old dog. Who knew the treasure you were holding in that house?

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The old me would have been tempted mightily by that diamond necklace. But…I’m a changed man.

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[somber music]

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My darling, my dearest love, all I ever wanted was to be your wife.

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What do I do now?

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[leaves rustling] Hello? Is someone there?

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Sorry to disturb you.

Who are you?

I’m Doug Williams.

[suspenseful music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[pensive music]

Two weeks, six days, four hours, and a few minutes, and then look out, world– or should I say Salem– because here I come.

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[knock at door]

Hello, Marlena. [laughs]

Liz Chandler? Is it you?

It’s been a long time.

Ah!

[both laugh] Oh, no.

Oh, yes.

[laughs]

Oh!

[somber music]

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[crying]

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Maggie.

Marie Horton, as I live and breathe. Oh.

[laughs]

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That’s a good-looking family, don’t you think?

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Lucas. Oh, my gosh. I am so glad to see you, little brother.

I had to be here, you know, for Julie.

Yeah. She’s gonna be so happy to see you. She just really–really needs her family right now.

Yeah. How’s she holding up?

As well as can be expected. Lucas, I just– you–you share the same bed with somebody for so many years. I can only imagine how Julie’s gonna feel when she wakes up and her sweet husband is not beside her.

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[gasps]

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I imagine you make quite an impression on every woman who comes to know you. You are the kind of a man that’s very difficult to forget, Doug.

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Very difficult to– to ever forget.

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[gasps]

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[dramatic music]

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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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[somber music]

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I love this house so much. No matter how much time goes by– it could be a month, year, day, or an hour– it doesn’t matter.

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When Doug was here, he’d go out of his way, and he’d give me a big, huge hug every time.

[sniffles]

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He did give great hugs, didn’t he?

The best, the best hugs. You could just feel how much he loved you and his energy. When I found out I was a Horton, I thought I was the black sheep of the Horton family, but Doug would never make me feel that way. He would–he would always go out of his way to give me a huge hug and make me feel like I belonged, like he was really proud I was part of the family.

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Family meant everything to Doug.

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Hey, you two. Can we get in on some of that family love?

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“God created man in his own image, “in the image of God created he him; “male and female created he them. and he blessed them.”

“And Jehovah God said, “‘It is not good that the man should be alone. I will make him a helpmeet for him.'”

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What was that?

[quirky music]

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Steven!

Hey, sis. Whoa. Long time, no see.

[chuckles]

Steven.

[somber music]

Oh, Liz, it is so good to see you again. How–how long has it been?

Oh, let’s see. Ha! I left Salem in 986, so it’s been… both: A long time.

 

[laughs] A lot to catch up on.

Yes, but let me just tell you, I’m so– I’m so pleased you came back for Doug’s service. It will mean the world to Julie.

Aw. How’s she doing?

Well, I–I saw her briefly yesterday, and she’s– she’s putting on a brave face, of course, as we knew she would, but–

Mm.

Well, come.

OK.

Sit. Now, am I right? Are you still living in LA?

Oh, yes, yes. You and John should come stay with us sometime. We have a lovely guest room.

Oh, that would be so nice.

Yeah.

Yeah, we’d like that. How is Noelle?

Fine, thank you. Good job, serious boyfriend. And also, I have two sons, all grown up.

No.

Yes.

Oh, my gosh. I’d love to meet them sometime.

Oh, we’ll have to do that. Yes, we’ll find a way to get the two families together. I–I hope.

You know what? We do have to do that.

OK. I’m sorry I–I… lost touch with you, Marlena.

Well, I am too.

 

[chuckles]

We had–we’d gotten very, very close, hadn’t we?

Yeah. Well, being kidnapped by Stefano DiMera is quite the bonding experience.

Yeah. And sadly for me, it was a recurring experience.

 

[laughs] You know, I missed you. I missed you, Marlena. And I also missed all the people here in Salem, except wretched Marie Horton, of course.

[chuckles]

Maggie, I was so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing.

Well, thank you, Marie. And–and the flowers you sent, they were lovely.

Well, that was the least I could do. You know, Salem has really lost a lot of extraordinary men of late– first Victor.

And now Doug. That wonderful man, he lifted everyone’s spirits just by being around him. Hmm. My heart goes out to Julie. I–I know all too well what she’s going through.

And you, you’ve mourned two husbands.

I was lucky to have two great loves and one of them being your wonderful brother.

Oh. You know, after all these years, I still can’t believe that Mickey’s gone and Tommy and Addie and Bill and my parents. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about each and every one of them.

Well, Alice and Tom, what a legacy they left.

 

[sighs]

Good to see you.

Good. Are you good?

Yeah.

It’s so wonderful to see the two of you.

Same here. Where’s your mom? When is she coming?

She isn’t. After you called with the news about Grandpa, she went to go visit my dad in the hospital, and… he squeezed her hand.

Oh, God, what?

Yeah.

Bo’s waking up?

We don’t know. We don’t know. The doctors think it may have been involuntary, but Mom is convinced that his condition is improving.

Yeah, she thinks it has something to do with her presence, you know, with the connection that they share.

Yeah.

Oh, my good– we have been praying for your dad to get better.

Yeah.

I mean, I completely understand why she would never leave Bo right now. I know Julie’ll understand too.

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Whoa.

Oh!

 

[chuckles]

Steven. Steven. Wow, not that I’m not thrilled and excited to see you, but why in the hell are you climbing through our bedroom window?

Don’t look so shocked, Jules. Surely you remember that this was my means of entry into Grandma and Grandpa’s house when we were kids.

 

[chuckles] Yes. To their horror too.

Yeah, I know. Grandma was convinced that I’d take a terrible fall and break every bone in my body.

And you did a couple of times, as I remember. Why are you standing there, just grinning at me like a–like a Cheshire cat? Why don’t you give me a hug? Oh.

Oh.

 

[sighs]

Mm.

[somber music]

Baby Bo. He’s a little man.

I know.

Oh.

Oh, precious Addie. Look at her. How old is she now?

She just turned one.

Oh, my goodness, she is adorable.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, I love that you named her after your grandma.

I know.

What’s–what’s this?

Oh, that is the time capsule that Julie found behind the old mantel after the fire.

It’s still not open?

Still not open. Jack brought it to Boston to see if I could open it. I couldn’t budge it, so I brought it back to Salem for Thanksgiving to see if someone else would like to take a crack at it.

Do you mind if I give it a try?

[Shawn and Ciara chuckle]

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Oh, Jules, how I’ve missed you.

How I’ve missed you.

 

[chuckles]

Oh, I cannot remember the last time I even set eyes on you.

Well, I’ve kept in touch.

In touch? Texts twice every year? You call that keeping in touch?

OK, I admit I’m not a great communicator, but I’ll do better, I promise.

But you’re here now. That counts.

Julie, when I heard about Doug, I knew I had to be here with you. I’m so sorry.

Thank you. Know something?

What?

He spoke of you in conversation more than I did.

Oh, yeah. Wondering how his fellow con man was doing.

No. Of course, he always had your number.

He was an insightful man.

[chuckles] With a heart of gold.

Now, I will make sure that Harold Trask gets his cashier’s check back. It’s up to you to come up with a story that will convince him why you want to dissolve your Salem partnership.

 

[scoffs] It would be a lot easier to explain if I could give the check back to Trask myself.

But we’re gonna do it my way, Steve. You’re a good enough con artist so that you can come up with some story to cover yourself.

I guess I can’t blame you for not trusting me, huh?

I guess you can’t. OK, I’ve been over everything. It’s understood, right?

Yep. And I do appreciate you giving me this break.

It’s not for you. It’s for Julie and your family. I told you.

Yeah, I know you told me. Believe me, Doug, I’m sorry I caused all this trouble, and I really hope I can undo it.

Steven, I hope you haven’t come back home because you’re on the run from the law.

What? No. That’s all in the past, Jules.

Well, it better be, because my grandson’s in town, you see, for Doug’s memorial. My grandson works for the FBI.

[dramatic music]

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Jack did such a wonderful job on Doug’s obituary. There was so much I didn’t know about him. Wait, his real name was Brent Douglas?

Yeah. Yeah, it was.

OK, well, why did he change it?

Apparently, he just wanted a fresh start after he got released from prison.

 

[sighs] Prison. I cannot imagine Doug in prison. But then again, I guess people would probably say the same thing about me.

[chuckles]

Yeah.

What was he in for?

Well, Doug was actually quite the grifter. I mean, he went to prison for securities fraud.

Seriously?

Yeah. And get this. His cellmate was Julie’s uncle Bill Horton.

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So how was the book?

Not bad.

What’s it about?

The king of the wild frontier.

Is that right? Mind if I take a look?

It’s all yours, Bill.

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[sighs] Never gets easier, does it, saying goodbye to those we love?

No, it does not.

[somber music]

Well, I hope Johnny and Chanel know how grateful we are that they agreed to watch the kids today.

Oh, they were very happy to do it so that we all could be here to honor Doug. Oh, you know, that man, he touched so–so many lives, mostly in the little ways that nobody even ever hears about.

Yes, he did, with a word, smile, or song.

Yeah. I wonder who’s gonna come back for his memorial.

Well, Doug was loved by so many, I wouldn’t be surprised if a few blasts from the past came back to pay their respects.

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Oh, Maggie, I have such fond memories of growing up here in Salem and only a few regrets.

Mm. Well, I have more than a few regrets.

[chuckles]

Oh! Well, mine all have to do with my unfortunate taste in men.

And what men are you referring to?

As if you couldn’t guess– Alex Marshall, Neil Curtis.

[holiday music] Although I must say I’m grateful to Alex. He gave me my beautiful daughter, my Jessica. But Neil, on the other hand– oh, Maggie, I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t be saying this, because I know you were once involved with him. And he is Sarah’s father. But the only thing I got from Neil was a bitter rivalry with Liz Chandler. She absolutely despised me for marrying him.

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[dramatic music]

Ugh, how I despise that woman for marrying Neil, which turned out to be a dumpster fire, as you know.

Yeah. Liz, that was a very long time ago.

Yeah. You’re right. You’re right. Today is about Doug. He wasn’t only endlessly charming and kindhearted, but he–he was eager to champion people, like he did for me. He gave me my first big break, singing at his casino.

Well, you didn’t tell me what you’re doing here today. You doing some volunteer work?

No, but that’s a good idea, actually, now that I have all this free time on my hands.

You think you might be looking for a job?

Yeah. Got any ideas?

Yeah, yeah, you might consider coming to work as a singer for me at my club.

A job singing? Are you serious?

Yeah, that’s not anything I’m gonna kid about. I mean, you may not have any professional experience as a singer, but I mean, you got a wonderful voice.

Oh, Doug.

[chuckles] You better be careful. I might just take you up on that one.

 

[chuckles]

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Hmm. I owe so much to that man.

We all do.

So Julie was married to an ex-con who was also married to her mom? How did I not know this?

I didn’t say anything ’cause I didn’t know if Julie wanted me sharing personal information.

Right. Well, it’s obviously out there now.

Yeah, yeah, she must’ve been cool with it if Jack put it in Doug’s obituary. But anyway, her and the ex-con, they lived happily ever after.

They sure did. Wow, I–I thought my family history was wild.

[both laugh]

Apparently, Julie had some practice with some shady dudes. And her brother, Steven, well, he–he fled Salem. He was on the run from some mobsters and never looked back.

[tense music]

So…

[chuckles] Your grandson is in the FBI?

Yes, he is. And I’m very proud of him. His name is Eli Grant. He is tall, handsome, and married to the most gorgeous, tall woman you have ever seen. And they have two beautiful babies.

Can’t wait to meet them.

Really? You sure?

Of course. Why wouldn’t I be?

Well, I seem to remember, in the past, you raised quite a bit of hell around here, darling.

[dramatic music] Remember? You dealt drugs. You stole jewels. I used to say to myself, that man has put every gray hair in my grandmother’s head.

Oh, come on, I wasn’t that bad.

You were a piece of work. Do you remember everything? Do you remember the time I came to you so excited, asking you to be my partner in my antique business? I was thrilled. I thought, this is gonna be a dream come true, ’cause I’m gonna be working with my baby brother. I did have a conversation with Doug about you and I going into partnership.

And what did he advise you to do?

Well, he didn’t advise me. He said that I should do as I saw fit.

And?

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So I’d like to ask you formally to be my business partner, Steve.

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I’d like to tell you I want Uncle Mickey to draw up all the documents so we’ll be legal as soon as possible.

But…

[sighs] I don’t have anything to invest, Julie. I can’t let you just give me half of this business.

[sighs] Oh, if I could only get my hands on some of my inheritance.

Honey, you don’t have to invest anything except your talent. Now, I’ve thought about it, and I feel if you put in a percentage of your share of the profits, you can pay me that way over a number of years, I don’t know, five or something. We’ll have Mickey work out the details. And then… it all fell apart. You sold fakes to my customers, a betrayal. And it broke my heart.

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To my eternal regret. I have no excuse for how I hurt you, how I let you down. But I’m not the same man anymore, Jules. I’ve been transformed.

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[somber music]

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You know, I remember a Thanksgiving a few years ago. Doug was so brave. He looked evil straight in the eye, and he didn’t back down.

Doug is still a danger to himself and to others. Kayla knows that.

I’m not sure I agree with that anymore.

You’re not sure you agree? It’s clear that Julie has let her emotions take over her judgment.

Don’t talk to me about judgment, or I will show you what a danger to others really looks like.

That would be a mistake.

[unsettling music]

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Ah!

You–you, you’re–you’re–

You’re confused. You’re lost. I can help you.

Look, let him– let him speak, Marlena.

Yeah, Mom, please.

Darling, what is it you’re trying to say?

You, you’re… the devil!

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Marlena felt terrible, what she put him through.

But that wasn’t her, baby. She wasn’t to blame for any of it.

No, it wasn’t. I mean, it was just a terrible ordeal for both of them.

But they fought their way through it… together.

Yeah, they did. And Marlena, she was so brave and so strong too. And the two of them, Marlena and Doug, they had so much goodness in their heart.

[sighs]

[somber music]

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Oh, Doug. No one ever had a truer friend.

The bride’s dressing room.

Are you sure I’m allowed in this room?

Julie and I are the only ones with you, and we won’t tell.

That’s good, ’cause I don’t want to get kicked out of church.

Oh, quickly.

 

[laughs]

Oh, there’s coffee. Look, let’s make coffee for everyone.

OK. I’ll make it.

Ah-ah-ah. My dear, you are the bride.

Oh, you’re right. OK, be my guest. Hope they have some mineral water. I don’t need caffeine right now.

Well, let’s see. We have decaffeinated coffee. They must know that some brides get nervous.

Yeah, this one’s been nervous.

OK, soon as I finish– or as soon as we finish here, I am personally going to go and bring your wedding gown.

[knock at door]

[door clicks open]

 

[chuckles]

Oh, you made it.

My flight from Hong Kong landed early.

Oh, I’m so glad you’re here.

 

[sighs]

Especially since your father couldn’t make it. He got–got called away on a mission, so–

 

[sighs]

But he will be so sorry to know that he missed Doug’s funeral.

Yeah.

So many people have arrived, though, coming to celebrate Doug, to honor him. In fact, Liz Chandler– Liz Chandler was here.

Liz Chandler was here?

Yeah, yeah, she stopped by. We had a nice chat.

I love her music. I remember when Shawn and I first started dating, he made me this love song CD. And “Friends and Lovers” was on it, and I just loved it. I listened to it all the time.

Hmm. Come sit. Tell me, how is Shawn doing?

I–I don’t really know. I’ve just–I’ve been trying to give him some space, which is why I’ve been spending all this time in Hong Kong, doing consulting work for DiMera. You know, I– I don’t know, I still wanted to be here to–to show him some support while he–he says goodbye to his grandpa. But he doesn’t know that I’m here.

What?

 

[sighs]

You haven’t spoken to him?

I mean, only briefly, by the phone. I mean, we just haven’t really seen much of each other lately, so I don’t really know where things stand.

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You might as well give Ciara a shot at it.

Yeah.

I mean, you know I love a good challenge.

Well, don’t get your hopes up. I wouldn’t get too excited if I were you. I’ve been trying to open that since February.

Yeah?

Doesn’t budge.

OK, well, I’m me. Bring it over here, brother.

Here you go.

Let me give this a try.

OK, really, this is when we need Hope, because your mom was always so good at opening these puzzle boxes and figuring that out.

I don’t understand. Why don’t we just smash it open?

I thought of that. I was gonna smash it open. But, you know, I don’t want to disrespect Grandma Alice’s memory like that, can’t just bang it open.

Yes, I mean, we’re assuming that she is trusting us as a family to find a way to open it without damaging everything that’s on the inside.

That’s right, so now we got to be patient and wait another 60 years to find out.

No.

You’re actually not gonna have to wait that long.

[dramatic music]

 

[gasps]

You opened it?

Oh, it was a piece of cake, honestly.

[laughs]

Wow.

[both chuckle]

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[chuckles]

I know Neil was a real sore spot between you and Liz.

Well, that’s putting it mildly. Oh, whenever I think of everything that went down, it just stirs up all that anger with Liz all over again, even after all these years, even at a time in my life when I should be letting go of old resentments, right?

Well, we should at least try.

Well, you’re right.

[chuckles] Oh, but I’d count myself lucky if I never laid eyes on Liz Chandler again.

Well, then I guess today’s not your lucky day, huh?

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You’ve been transformed?

Completely transformed. You see, about six months ago, I visited an ashram.

An ashram, in India?

In India, where I met this guru, Rishi Sharma. Julie, he changed my life, helped me to see that it was due to my spiritual deficits that I’d been leading a hedonistic and somewhat amoral life. Honestly, my time with Rishi was a revelation, a renewal of my soul. So you don’t have to worry about the old Steven anymore. That–you’re looking at the new and improved version.

I’m glad to hear it.

 

[chuckles]

I have always believed that a person can change for the better at any stage of their life. Look at my darling Doug. The man we all adored and respected is not the man he started out to be.

 

[chuckles]

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You ready?

I am. Looks like I’m out of here. Take care of yourself, Bill.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[pensive music]

[knocking on door]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Oh, same to you.

Is it a bad time?

Uh, no. Not at all. I’m glad for the break. Come on in. Have a seat.

Thanks.

How was your celebration at the pub?

You know, it was actually pretty great. Bonnie burnt the Kiriakis’ turkey. [laughter] So I invited their whole family to join our whole family. So it went from two separate celebrations to one big party, and it was great, really. Although, I have to say that one of the perks of being called in tonight was I got to skip doing the dishes.

Well, then you really lucked out.

[laughs] Yeah. Except for I had to leave before the dessert came out. Steve promised me a plate. But, uh, anyway, I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you and John had Thanksgiving plans.

Well, he ditched me. [laughs]

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There you are.

Hi, darling.

Hey. It’s a pretty nice Thanksgiving, I thought. Wasn’t it?

Yes, it was indeed.

Yes. And it was very nice of Kayla to let us crash her Thanksgiving lunch.

Yeah, she saved the day. [laughs] Especially after Bonnie lost the battle with the turkey.

[laughter]

Yes. Yeah, she really did. And, uh, I thought it was relatively lovely, despite some of the awkward moments.

Yes, there were definitely a few of those.

Yes, there was.

But I agree, it was mostly a lovely lunch.

[laughs] Mama. I saw you looking at Victor’s portrait when I came in. I know you miss him so much.

I do.

Especially around the holidays.

I do. I do. You know, it’s just this time of year. I mean, we just feel so much the ones that we love that we lost. It’s just, uh–we just feel it more than ever.

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Well, Dad has to be the most patient man on Earth. [laughs] He’s reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to the twins for, like, the fifth time.

Ooh. Well, I hope he reads it to ’em a few more times since you and I are long overdue for some mother-daughter, one-on-one time. OK, now, dish.

[laughs]

I want to hear all the gossip about life in DC.

I mean, Mom, there’s– there’s not much to tell. Um, we’ve–we’ve really adjusted our lives there. You know, we’ve made some new friends. [laughs] It’s a great city. There’s so much to see and do.

Right.

[laughter]

And you and your husband have made it very clear you have no interest in moving back.

Only for now, Mom. Like I told you, Salem is our home, and we eventually want to move back here. We miss being so close to our loved ones.

And your loved ones miss having you close by even more. And I’m not just talking about Abe and me. I know Julie misses her grandson and those grandbabies just as much as we do.

We do a lot of video calls with Julie.

Well, I’m sure you do, but nothing’s as good as seeing you all in person.

I know. I know, Mom, which is why I’m really glad that Eli made it a priority to go visit Julie.

So JJ and Chad both had something come up?

Yeah. Yeah, something rather urgent.

Uh-huh. Well, that’s too bad. I know Grandma was definitely looking forward to having a full house.

Oh, yeah, I think she made enough food for a while.

[laughs] Yeah.

But maybe you can just stay and have a few bites before you have to go to Abe and Paulina’s.

Oh, something tells me that Grandma’s not going to be giving me a choice.

Yeah, and there might be a napkin with your name embroidered on it, so I think your instincts are right.

Oh, God. [chuckles]

You know, your grandma loves you so, so much, and she misses you and Lani and the twins.

Well, the feeling is mutual. And Doug and Julie, they’re not only my two favorite people, they’re family. I’m definitely looking forward to spending some quality time with them.

My grandmother’s candlesticks, just for the dining room table. Aren’t they lovely? Wh–where’s Doug? Did you wake him up?

Julie, I– no. I mean, I tried. Julie, I’m so sorry.

No!

[clattering]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[somber music]

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He can’t be gone. He can’t be gone!

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[soft orchestration]

Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”

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[somber music]

Sorry. I’m so very, very sorry.

You tried to wake him. You know, he’s a heavy sleeper!

Yes, I know. I said his name several times. I even tried to shake him awake. That’s when I realized–

His–his pulse. Did you take his pulse? Are you certain?

Julie. I’m certain. He must have passed away in his sleep. He– [sighs] Oh, what can I do? Can I do anything? What can I do?

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Tell everyone. Just–just tell everyone. I think they’re in the dining room.

Right. Right. Right. I’ll be right back. Right.

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[crying]

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And Jules, oh, my– [laughs] She’s take charge, OK? She is assertive. And when she wants something, she is not afraid to let you know.

Hmm, sounds just like her namesake.

Yes.

Yes. [laughs] And Carver, I mean, he really looks up to her. He just hangs on her every word.

Oh, my goodness. So sweet.

I know, I know, I know. The kids said they need exactly three more minutes to finish their board game. Then they’ll be down for dinner. I hope you had better luck with Doug.

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Jack, what’s wrong?

What do you mean, John ditched you?

Well, he got called away at the last minute by the ISA.

Well, that’s so strange. Steve didn’t mention anything about it.

Well, um, apparently it was pretty sudden. I don’t know all the circumstances, but apparently it was top secret, so there’s no reason that Steve would know about it.

Yeah, but I mean, John wouldn’t have to tell Steve about the case, but he still– I mean, they’re in business together. They tell each other when one is leaving town.

Yeah. I don’t know. He didn’t explain that to me, but I’m not even sure where he is or how long he’ll be gone.

You know, today is about giving thanks. And Victor would want me to focus on my blessings, which are abundant. I mean, God, I have a daughter who is walking again. And I have a granddaughter whose laugh warms my heart.

Victoria does have a pretty great laugh.

[laughs] Just like her mother!

[laughs]

Where is that little angel, by the way?

Last I checked, she was still fast asleep, right next to her daddy who was on the floor next to her crib, so I’m not really sure who put who to sleep.

[laughter]

Aw, that’s so precious. Listen, I don’t know if you’re interested, but Julie invited us over for dinner tonight.

Another meal? Oh, my God. I’m still full from the pub.

I know, I know. Well, I don’t know. Maybe we could drop by for dessert. It would be nice to see everyone.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, I have– I really do have a lot of great memories of spending Thanksgiving with Dad’s side of the family. And Grandpa Tom would make a very heartwarming speech. Grandma Alice would make her donuts–

[laughs]

–which was the best.

Yeah.

And if we were lucky, we could get– we could get Doug to sing a song or two.

[gasps] Yes. Mm, mm.

[soft music]

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Oh, Eli.

Grandma, what can I do?

Just be with me. Just be with me.

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I feel so sad for Julie. I feel so sad for our family.

Doug was just so full of joy, love, kindness, life. I–I think–I think the world’s going to be a lot dimmer without him in it.

Yeah. You know, whenever I would call Thomas and Charlotte, more times than not Doug was reading them a book or playing a board game with–

They adore him. They do.

Jack, they can’t be here. They can’t. You’ve got to take them to Maggie’s. They can’t be here.

All right, all right, I’ll– I’ll get them right now and take ’em over to Maggie’s. And I can– I can–I can tell her what’s happening. And–and I can talk to Kayla.

OK.

And–and she can make sure that somebody– somebody comes here to– to take care of Doug.

Right. Then I’m going to– I’m going to make calls to my family.

All right.

OK.

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Oh.

[phone beeps]

[phone ringing]

Oh, my gosh. I literally just picked up my phone to call you. I’m not even kidding. Happy Thanksgiving, cuz.

Hi. Hi. You too. There’s–there’s something that I have to tell you.

Sure. What is it?

A little while ago, Jack tried to wake up your dad to come down for dinner, but, um, he–he didn’t wake up. Hope, he died in his sleep.

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Um, I’ll send someone over right away. Please give them all my love. Thanks. Bye, Jack.

[somber music]

Kayla, is everything all right?

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Honey, what is it? What did Jack say?

Doug passed away.

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Oh, that husband of yours is full of all kinds of green flags, isn’t he? Rushing over to see his grandma as soon as he arrives in town.

[laughs] Eli is a family man, for sure. You know, he may not have grown up with the Hortons, but they’ve become so close over the years.

I just think it’s so sweet the way he dotes on Julie.

She means a lot to him. They’ve all made such an effort to just welcome him into the family. But Julie and Doug? They went above and beyond.

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Jennifer’s calling Hope. I just spoke with Kayla. She’s sending an ambulance over for Doug.

Oh! I–I–I want to see him.

Of course. Of course. I’ll give you all the time you need.

Why don’t I go with you, Grandma?

Yes, please.

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[crying] Hope. Hey, are you there?

Yeah. Yeah, I–I– I’m here. Where’s Julie? Is she there with you?

She’s in another room, but Eli’s with her.

[crying] Oh, my God, Jen. Oh, my God. I’m sorry. I–I just–I– I didn’t– thank God you’re there. [sighs] I should be there.

You’ll be here soon. You will. And we are going to take care of her in the meantime.

I know you will.

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How beautiful he is, like an angel.

You want me to give you some privacy?

Yes, please, Darling. Please.

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Maybe Doug will give us a Thanksgiving performance tonight.

You should put in a request.

And I think I will.

Fantastic. [laughs]

All right.

All right. I’m going to go let Xander know what the plan is.

OK.

OK. All right.

Hi, Sarah, Maggie. Uh, I’m–I’m sorry for barging in like this.

That–that’s OK.

I–I brought Thomas and Charlotte with me. They’re in the foyer with Xander right now.

Jack, is everything all right?

No, I’m afraid not.

[pensive music]

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I got an ambulance on standby, and I’ll go over there in a bit. I just–I just want to give the family a little time.

My heart is breaking for Julie. She and Doug loved each other for over 50 years. That’s–this has to turn her world upside down.

Yeah. And Hope. It just breaks my heart to think about her getting that call.

Well, she loved her dad.

And he loved her so much. You know, when– I mean, really, moments after my pop died, Hope was there, comforting me. I just wish I could do that for her right now.

I should have made more time to come home.

Hope, your father understood. He–he knew you needed to be close to Bo.

I didn’t get to say goodbye. I didn’t tell him how much I love him, how much he meant to me.

Oh, he knew, Hope. You were his princess.

I was. [crying] You know, I– I loved when he called me that.

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Oh, my God. I can’t even imagine what Julie must be going through right now.

Yeah. She’s a really strong woman, and she has her family all around her. But are you going to be OK? You’re so far away. You’re all by yourself.

Yeah. I mean, Shawn’s going to be home soon.

OK. Well, that’s good. I love you so very much, Hope.

I love you too, cuz. Jennifer, give Julie a really, really big hug. Tell her it’s from me. Tell her how much I love her. I’ll be home soon, OK?

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[crying] Oh, Daddy. [crying]

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Happy birthday, Princess.

But I thought the party was my gift.

Well, we wanted you to have something special that you– you could keep to remind you of turning 18.

[soft music]

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December 29, 1983. Remember and smile.

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I love you, baby. Always remember that too.

Dad, I’m not your baby anymore.

You’re always going to be my baby.

Oh, Dad, this is the most exciting night of my life.

It’s the beginning of a whole new one. [laughs]

My dear, whatever your old man calls you, you are a woman now. And I wish that that experience for you will be glorious and wonderful, everything that you’ve always dreamed that it will be. You’re going to take with you several blessings. Your health, terrific brain, beauty, and our wealth too. And one additional thing. Always know that you’re loved and cherished just the same way you were on the day you were born.

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Oh, Daddy. Daddy. [crying]

Mom, is something wrong? Is it Dad?

It’s Grandpa Doug.

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[phone ringing]

Hey, Lani.

Hey, baby. I don’t mean to rush you, but dinner’s ready. Are you heading back soon?

[soft music]

No, um, I’m not. [sighs] I’m sorry, but I’ve got sad news.

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My darling. [whispering] My darling. I’m here. Julie’s right here. We both knew this day would come. Just not so soon. I love you so much. You’re my whole world, you know? Do you know how much I love you? The way you looked at me, the look of love. Your voice.

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The way that we laid beside each other in the night.

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A lifetime. A lifetime of love with our arms around each other. Not enough. Never enough. You loved me so. That love is my strength. How– how can I go on without you? [crying]

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[soft music]

I don’t know how to say goodbye to you. I never did. Maybe we could get together in the daytime.

Well, OK. Now I like that idea better. Suppose we go to the beach and we’ll take some sun while we talk.

Oh, that’s a great idea. I could bring a picnic lunch.

You sure could. I’ll phone you in the morning.

Fine. Well, I really must– thank you again for a lovely evening.

Enchante, madame, and bonsoir.

[chimes ring]

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Yeah, of course. I’ll let Grandma know that you’re thinking about her. You too, Scotty. Bye.

I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.

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Thank you for coming over here.

Of course. I have to be here for you, and Julie. Where is she?

She’s upstairs with Doug.

Is there anything we can do to help?

[sighs] Just us being here with her right now is, I guess, all she needs. I just got off the phone with my half brother, Scotty. I gave him the news. Figured I’d save Julie a call.

Doug and Julie. They were the perfect couple. So in love. I can’t imagine one without the other.

Me either.

Yes, I will tell Julie that you send your love. OK, Lucas. I love you too, so much.

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Julie, look what I’m doing for Jack. Would I be throwing him this huge party if I weren’t madly in love with him?

Darling, I don’t doubt the fact that you love Jack. Not at all. I’m just saying that when you have had a yen for a guy and it’s over, there still are times when you think about him.

Don’t be offended, sweetheart. Julie has romantic ideas about every guy that she ever cared for. I would be jealous, except for the fact that I’m the one that goes home with her every night.

You bet.

[sighs] I dropped the kids off at Maggie’s. How did things go with Hope?

Uh, she’s heartbroken, obviously. Jack, I just wanted to reach through the phone and hug her. But Shawn is there. He’s–he’s with her.

I’m so sorry, Ma. Grandpa Doug was such a great man, and I loved him very much.

I know you did, sweetheart. He loved you, too, very much. He was proud of you before you were even born. Couldn’t wait to meet you.

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And I tell you, I must have spent weeks shopping around for the perfect baby gift, you know? Something really special. I found a lot of– of cute things, but nothing quite special enough, until I came across this at home. You recognize that I wrapped it myself?

Yeah, I kind of guessed that. I wonder what it is. Can I open it?

Yeah, open it slowly.

OK.

You see, when your mother was pregnant with you, she got it into her head that all mothers are supposed to knit little things for their babies, you know? Now, Addie did not know the eye of a needle from the eye of a potato, but that didn’t stop her. Took her six months, working every day to turn out this beautiful little blanket for your crib.

Oh, Dad, it’s– it’s beautiful.

Yeah. And, uh, you got very attached to this. You see, you would hold it close, just like you’re doing now. You never let it go. So I figured that maybe your baby would like it too. You like it, sweetheart?

Oh, Dad, I love it, and I love you too. Come here.

Oh, I love you, too, princess.

When he and Grandpa Shawn found out that we were naming you after them, they were so proud. My dad was so happy. He went on and on saying how honored he was. And you know what? He was convinced that you were going to play the piano because of your long fingers, and he was right.

Yeah, well, I was never as good as Grandpa. He was probably disappointed that I didn’t keep up with it.

No, you never disappointed him. Not ever. He was proud of you from the day you were born, Shawn. That never, ever changed. Not ever.

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[soft music]

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Oh, Daddy, I love you so much. I’m so glad I have you here to lean on. I’m so glad.

Want to talk about it?

No. No, if it’s OK, I– I just want to sit here.

Oh, my darling little princess, it’s always OK with me.

Play some more for me, Dad. Just play some more for me, please. You were always there when I needed you, Daddy. Always.

Here you go. Is there anything else I can get you?

No. Thanks, honey, I, um– I’m going to go see your dad.

Mom, you were– I mean, you were there all night last night–

Shawn.

OK. OK. If that’s what you need, yeah, I mean, I’ll go with you.

No, no, no. I’m–I’m going to change my clothes, and I can go on my own.

You sure?

Yeah. Yeah, I’ll be back soon.

Mom, I love you.

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I love you too, Shawn.

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[sighs]

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[instrumental of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen – Habanera”]

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I, uh, I let Xander know what’s going on. How you doing, Mama?

Oh. I was thinking about, um, how many years ago when Doug and I bonded over putting together a variety show. It was a fundraiser for the hospital. [laughs] Oh, he–he was– he was so talented. He was–he was just a natural. A natural entertainer.

Yeah, he was. And just effortlessly charming.

Yeah.

I can see why Julie fell head over heels for him.

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I know– I know what Julie is going through right now.

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Uh, I’m–I’m heading over to the house. I–I need to be there for her. OK?

I’ll go with you. OK?

Yeah.

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Let’s go.

[knocking on door]

Julie?

Oh, Kayla, thank you for coming.

Of course. Of course, of course, of course. It was such an honor to know Doug. We all loved him. And we love you so much, and we are here for you, whatever you need, OK?

Thank you. I–I suppose it means my time is up.

Nope. Nope, nope, nope. The medical center is outside with an ambulance, but I can– I can absolutely get them to wait.

I don’t want to leave. Kayla, if– if I had been the one that came up and tried to wake him, it would have made a difference–

No, no. No. I mean, it was just his time to go.

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Goodbye, darling. I will– I will love you forever.

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Maybe I should go check on Grandma.

Maybe we should just give it a few minutes.

Well, uh, Jennifer and I might set out Thanksgiving dinner again if either of you are interested.

We just figured the–the food shouldn’t go to waste.

I don’t have much appetite.

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Oh, Lani, it’s so good to see you.

I’m so sorry, Julie.

Thank you.

Doug was a great man. He was a beautiful person in every way.

Yes, he was. Thank you. Oh, Jen. Oh, Jenny.

I love you so much. I love you.

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[soft music]

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Well done.

Thanks. Although I’m guessing people aren’t going to really have much of an appetite.

You know, Doug was always so good at raising everyone’s spirits. In his honor, I say we take up the mantle.

Just don’t ask me to sing.

[laughs]

Uh, thanks.

I will spare both of us that. How about a toast? To Doug, a true gentleman of a bygone era. His kindness, charisma, his joy of life touched everyone he ever met, and we’re all better for it. He will live on forever in our hearts and in our minds.

To Doug.

To Doug. [glasses clink]

Can I get you some more tea?

Oh, no. Thank you. I’m fine. Jennifer, thank you for calling Hope. I’ll call her when I can.

There’s no rush. Shawn is there with her. She’s OK.

Julie, um, I just want to let you know that the ambulance has left.

Julie.

Maggie. Oh, Maggie. Doug loved you so much. I hope you know that.

Oh, and that made me very lucky. We’re all lucky to have known your wonderful husband. He was one of a kind. And he will be greatly missed.

Look at you, Sarah. Oh, you’re walking again. That’s wonderful.

I’m so sorry, Julie. I’m sorry for your loss.

Thank you. Thank you.

I hope I’m not intruding. Grandpa Abe, he’s holding down the fort with the kids, but I just had to come and pay my respects.

Oh. Oh. [laughter]

Oh, your husband, Julie, he was– he was the best in all of us. Kind, generous, with the biggest heart. And that–that–that most endearing smile. I was so fond of him.

He was fond of you, darling. He admired your spirit and your style.

[laughter]

Oh.

Julie.

Marlena!

My darling. I wouldn’t be anywhere else right now. Nowhere else. And I want to remind you that you and Doug, your love and your devotion were– are an inspiration to us all. They will be forever.

Thank you for saying that.

Of course. Of course. Now, if there’s anything you need at all, anything at all, you’re to call me, all right?

We’re all going to be here for you, all of us. Every single one of us.

My family, you, my friends, I– I thank you for– for being here, for showing me so much love and support. And it means the world. It means the world to me.

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[phone beeps]

Ciara, it’s Shawn. I, uh– I have some bad news.

[machine beeping]

Hey, Brady. Well, my dad–

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My dad, he died tonight. I think I was in denial this day would ever come. Now that it’s here, I don’t know what to do. Anyway, Dad was always so strong. We all relied on him so much to keep us strong, and now– [sighs] You know, no matter what I was going through, he always made me feel safe and so loved. So loved. [crying]

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The only other person who’s ever made me feel that way is you, and I really need you. I really, really need you right now, Brady. [sighs]

[chimes ring]

Bo? Bo? Bo.

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